Source-to-Contract Specialist

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Group life insurance

Glasses subsidy

Multisport / cafeteria subsidy

Internet & electricity allowance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Global Capability Centre in Kraków, Poland, invites a Source-to-Contract Specialist to lead strategic sourcing activities in support of aerospace and defence procurement. You will manage RFx events, supplier evaluation, bid analysis, and contracting processes while aligning with category strategies and governance standards.

You will collaborate with global Indirect Procurement teams to optimise cost, mitigate risk, and strengthen supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• +3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Hands-on experience executing RFx events and supporting negotiation activities.
• Experience in aerospace or defence or complex manufacturing.
• Understanding of procurement policies, governance and compliance.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Ivalua, Coupa.
• Customer service and influencing others to deliver results.
• Proven track record of delivering business results and objectives.
• Passion for continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFx events from setup to completion aligned with category strategies.
• Prepare sourcing templates, documentation, and ensure governance standards.
• Coordinate supplier qualification and bid analysis reports.
• Support negotiation activities and document outcomes.
• Draft and manage supplier agreements, ensuring policy compliance.
• Analyze category and spend data to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and stakeholders to meet needs.
• Adhere to procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve supplier engagement.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supply Chain

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

SAP

Ivalua

Coupa

Job description

Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

Rolls-Royce Global Capability Centre, launched in March 2025 in Krakow, represents an exciting new chapter in the growth of Rolls-Royce Group Business Services (GBS). Our Centre is here to support global operations and employee services and is already becoming known for improving operational efficiency and strengthening our global business processes. With a fast growing team, it delivers exceptional services across Finance, Procurement, HR, Data Analytics, Project Management and Service Management.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

The Source-to-Contract Specialist will play a key role in executing strategic sourcing activities that deliver measurable business value. Working under the direction of category owners, you will manage sourcing events from setup to completion, including RFx documentation development, supplier evaluation, bid analysis and negotiation readiness. You will ensure sourcing execution aligns with category strategies and compliance standards while maintaining accurate data and templates. A critical part of your role will be coordinating category insights to inform sourcing decisions and supporting supplier selection and contracting processes. You will collaborate closely with global Indirect Procurement teams and stakeholders to deliver timely, effective sourcing outcomes that optimise cost, mitigate risk and strengthen supplier relationships. By applying strong analytical skills and execution capability, you will help streamline sourcing processes and contribute to the organisation’s long-term success. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with data and suppliers, and is passionate about driving efficiency and value through best-in-class sourcing practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage RFx events from setup to completion, ensuring alignment with category strategies and sourcing objectives
• Prepare sourcing templates, event documentation, and ensure all materials meet compliance and governance standards
• Coordinate supplier qualification, evaluate responses and prepare bid analysis reports to support informed decision-making
• Coordinate negotiation activities and maintain documentation of outcomes
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing supplier agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies
• Validate and analyse category and spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and inform execution strategies
• Work closely with Category Managers, Procurement teams and business stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities meet business needs
• Adhere to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards throughout sourcing processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline sourcing processes, improve efficiency, and enhance supplier engagement

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• +3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, across indirect and direct categories
• Hands‑on experience executing RFx events and supporting negotiation activities with deep knowledge in sourcing activities
• Experience working in aerospace or defence, or other complex manufacturing industry
• Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments related to aerospace and defence
• Working knowledge of SAP, Ivalua, Coupa
• Demonstrated experience in delivering excellent customer service and influencing others
• Proven track record in delivering business results and achieving objectives
• Passion for continuous improvement and quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma

What do we offer

• Annual bonus based on financial results and employee performance evaluation.
• Employer financed private healthcare at LuxMed for employees. Additional packages can be purchased.
• Group life insurance
• Subsidy for glasses/contact lenses worn for work, up to the amount of PLN 600 gross, every two years
• Subsidy for extra-curricular activities within the cafeteria system on the myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisport cards, up to the amount of PLN 100 gross per month
• Internet and electricity allowance for remote work, in the amount of PLN 100 gross per month
• Increased funding for the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) program; Rolls-Royce Sp. z o.o. contributes 3% to this program
• Additional vacation days based on length of service
• Hybrid work model (min. 2 days from office)
• Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Work in a modern office located in the Krakow center - the Unity Tower (ul. Lubomirskiego 20)

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please note that all applicants will be subject to Poland right-to- work check as part of the recruitment process.

Job Category Procurement Posting Date 25 Sept 2026; 00:09 Posting End Date Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.