About this role
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.
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.
We are building a pipeline of procurement professionals across a range of strategic and operational roles.
What you will be doing:
• Delivering value through best-in-class supplier performance • Collaborating effectively with other departments and teams • Owning dynamic commercial negotiations • Nurturing meaningful supplier relationships • Identifying opportunities and delivering practical solutions
We are interested in candidates with experience spanning the following areas (note – not all experience is required):
Category Strategy Development and Implementation — experience developing and executing global category strategies, delivering value creation and risk mitigation aligned to business objectives. Strategic Sourcing — expertise managing the full source-to-contract lifecycle, including RFx design and execution, supplier evaluation and contracting. Negotiation — proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts, with commercial acumen to secure competitive outcomes and in-contract value realisation. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) — a track record of building and managing supplier partnerships, driving performance and innovation. Contract & Risk Management — experience ensuring contractual coverage, compliance with procurement policies, and proactive identification and mitigation of supply chain risk. Procurement Analytics & Data — experience developing and maintaining dashboards, KPI reporting, and spend analysis to support data-driven decision-making across category and sourcing functions. Proficiency in tools such as SAP, Coupa, Ivalua, and data visualisation platforms. Capability in conducting supplier market research — including industry trend analysis, competitor benchmarking, and supplier landscape assessments. Procurement Process Improvement & Change Management — experience in process mapping, documentation, and optimisation, alongside the delivery of change management plans that drive adoption of new systems, tools, and ways of working.
Preferred requirements:
Stakeholder Engagement — ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, aligning procurement strategies with business priorities in a global matrix environment. Aerospace & Defence Sector Knowledge — familiarity with the procurement landscape, governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, suppliers, and compliance standards specific to the aerospace and/or defence industry. Data & Digital Proficiency — competency in procurement systems and analytical tools (e.g. SAP, Coupa, Ivalua). Continuous Improvement Mindset — demonstrated experience identifying process efficiencies, driving operational excellence, and contributing to change initiatives within a procurement function. Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent — continuous improvement methodologies valued. People & Team Leadership — experience leading, coaching, and developing procurement teams, fostering a high-performance culture and building sourcing capability.
The Kraków Rolls-Royce Global Capability Centre represents an exciting new chapter in the growth of Rolls-Royce Group Business Services. Designed to support global operations and employee services, the Centre is a key hub for enabling operational efficiency and strengthening global business processes. It delivers exceptional services across finance, procurement, HR, Data Analytics and Service Management.
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 is 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
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Procurement Posting Date
06 Aug 2026; 00:08