Procurement Development Leader

Job Title: Procurement Development Leader

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Procurement Development Leader to join our growing team. The role of the Procurement Development Leader will support the execution of global functional improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement function. You will support the development and deployment of major transformation projects and / or process development and deployment.

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.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving 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.

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Processes and Procedures - Support the development, improvement and deployment of global purchasing processes, policies, templates and tools for the area of Procurement you are aligned to ensuring that they are fully integrated into the company's operating system(s).
• Communication - Support the communication and execution of the strategy and policies relating to Procurement for the area of Procurement you are aligned to.
• Reporting – Support and co-ordinate operational reporting and data integrity as per the requirements of the business.
• Change Management – For the area of Procurement you are aligned to, support the development and deployment of functional change management projects across the Procurement function.
• Reporting – For the area of Procurement you are aligned to, support and co-ordinate reporting as per the requirements of the function.
• Programme management - Provide structure and governance to ensure the effective deployment of projects. Must be able to develop comprehensive workable issue solutions in complex situations.
• Stakeholder Management - Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the function in order to integrate functional priorities.

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 behaviours 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’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations and 4+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or operations and 2+ years of experience OR
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or other discipline, OR
• JD/PhD
• In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience within engineering, program management, logistics or supply chain
• In order to be considered for this position for location based in the US, you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of Contractors’ Purchasing Systems Reviews (Subpart 44.3)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite - specifically utilizing macros and advanced Excel knowledge
• Experience with SharePoint folder structure and rules for sharing and publishing documents
• Experience with SAP
• Ability to innovate and drive a bold approach.
• Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures, and ways of working
• Working across different areas of the business to collaborate with stakeholders and influence
• Understanding procurement processes, systems and data
• Programme and project management experience would be advantageous

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing date: October 13, 2025

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.