Senior Manager Procurement - Direct Material

rollsroyce; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia, a division of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager Procurement - Direct Material to lead a high-performing procurement team and drive international sourcing strategies across direct spend.

You will oversee supplier relationships, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and supply continuity across a complex regional base supporting manufacturing and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required.
• Leadership or experience in procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, and selection activities.
• Negotiate pricing and terms for long-term contracts.
• Oversee procurement planning, budgeting, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and quality teams.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Location: Tukang, Singapore (West)

Only candidates with the legal right to work in Singapore will be considered. Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered.

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.

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.

Position Summary

Rolls-Royce solutions Asia, a division of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Manager Procurement - Direct Material to lead and develop a high-performing procurement team. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing international sourcing strategies across a diverse range of direct spend of commodities , ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and operational excellence within a global corporate environment.

This role is responsible for driving procurement excellence through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and supply continuity management across a complex regional supply base supporting manufacturing, engineering, and operational requirements.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing procurement team while collaborating closely with global and regional stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives, operational performance, quality standards, and long-term supply chain resilience.

What you will be doing:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement standards
• Strategize and direct the purchasing of product-related goods and services to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery, and operational performance
• Develop alternatives and contingency plans to address sourcing challenges, supply continuity risks, and market volatility
• Participate in the development and execution of International Commodity Team strategies aligned with global and regional procurement objectives

Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, qualification, and selection activities based on quality, pricing, delivery capability, compliance, and service performance
• Manage supplier negotiations including pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and annual contracts
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term operational and business requirements
• Develop and maintain sourcing lists while continuously monitoring supplier performance, capabilities, and risk exposure
• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives through structured reviews, KPI management, and corrective action programs

Procurement Operations & Business Support

• Oversee the preparation and management of purchasing award summaries, procurement documentation, sourcing reports, and commercial evaluations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, procurement planning, and expenditure management activities
• Review procurement performance data, operational metrics, and financial information to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and operational optimization
• Ensure procurement activities support timely project execution, manufacturing continuity, and business operational requirements across APAC
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Project teams to support sourcing and procurement initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, assign, direct, and evaluate procurement team members across regional operations
• Establish team objectives, development plans, and performance expectations to support capability growth and succession planning
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and continuous improvement culture within the procurement function
• Support procurement transformation, process standardization, and operational excellence initiatives

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Promote and maintain a strong compliance culture aligned with the Rolls-Royce Global Code of Conduct
• Ensure procurement processes comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and company procurement policies
• Support supplier risk assessment, mitigation planning, and business continuity initiatives
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting, audit readiness, and documentation standards
• Support workplace safety initiatives and contribute to maintaining a safe and professional working environment
• Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

Position requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimu