Strategic Direct Materials Procurement Lead

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Procurement – Direct Material in Singapore to lead and develop a high-performing procurement team. This role focuses on international sourcing strategies, cost efficiency, quality, and supply continuity across APAC, partnering with regional and global stakeholders to align with business objectives.

The candidate will drive supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost optimization while ensuring governance and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or direct material purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic procurement leadership across regional direct material spend.
• Develop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies aligned with global standards.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracts, and supplier performance management.
• Oversee procurement operations, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Project teams to support sourcing initiatives.
• Support procurement transformation and governance to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rolls-Royce Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Procurement – Direct Material in Singapore to lead and develop a high-performing procurement team. This role focuses on international sourcing strategies, cost efficiency, quality, and supply continuity across APAC, partnering with regional and global stakeholders to align with business objectives.

The candidate will drive supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost optimization while ensuring governance and compliance