Strategic Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Job Description

Job Title:  Strategic Buyer – Indirect Procurement

Working Pattern:  Onsite/Hybrid – In Office Thursday/Friday

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

The primary focus for this role will be supplier management to contractual KPI metrics and productivity targets as well as development of the relationship for added value.  In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of executing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure a high performing supply chain which is vital to our business performance and overall success.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself.

An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected

characteristics.

There has never been a more exciting time to be part of Procurement within Rolls-Royce as our recent transformation program has positioned the function as a critical Business Capability, trusted to deliver against our ambitious performance and financial targets. Beyond engine parts and aftermarket services, our procurement team acquires everything needed to run our company from IT services to catering. As well as providing an opportunity to demonstrate your procurement skills such as negotiation, strategic sourcing and supplier management, Rolls-Royce is embracing the future of procurement by developing a digitally enabled and literate organization, alongside a focus on embedding sustainability into the way we operate both internally and across our supply chain.

What you will be doing:

Here you’ll have the opportunity to work on the following:

• Establishing relationships with suppliers that drive long-term improvements for Rolls-Royce in cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, management, and technology objectives.
• Lead contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and finalizing agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimize terms.
• Manage the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Working with the relevant functions and stakeholders to lead and contribute to building and maintaining category strategies within the designated category to draw value for Rolls-Royce, whilst keeping up to date with key market trends and technologies.
• Managing supplier relationships including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate degree with 4+ years of operational, procurement or logistical experience, OR
• Bachelor's with 2+ year of operational, procurement or logistical experience, OR
• Master’s degree, OR
• JD/PhD, OR
• 6+ years of operational, procurement or logistical experience in lieu of a degree
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred:

• Experience in supplier management and contract management is preferred. 

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These inc