Global Sourcing Leader: Procurement & Supplier Strategy

Rolls-Royce; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Hybrid work

Job summary

Rolls-Royce seeks a Senior Procurement Category Manager in the United States to lead a team, shape global sourcing strategies, and deliver cost savings and improved supplier performance. The role demands high-stakes negotiations and oversight of complex commercial activities across multiple business areas.

We offer hybrid work with three days in the office or remote work options, requiring strong procurement expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of procurement experience with progression to leadership roles.
• Experience leading global sourcing, category management and supplier negotiations.
• Strong track record delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and category management to drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with company goals and deliver measurable value.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and long-term collaboration.
• Oversee cost-reduction initiatives and risk mitigation plans to ensure commercial resilience.
• Guide and develop a team of strategic sourcing professionals to build capability and drive results.
• Collaborate across functions to align procurement strategy with organizational priorities.
• Support ongoing process improvement and best-practice sharing across the global procurement network.

Skills

Procurement experience

Team leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

JD/PhD

Associate degree

12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Rolls-Royce seeks a Senior Procurement Category Manager in the United States to lead a team, shape global sourcing strategies, and deliver cost savings and improved supplier performance. The role demands high-stakes negotiations and oversight of complex commercial activities across multiple business areas.

We offer hybrid work with three days in the office or remote work options, requiring strong procurement expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders to drive