Job Description
Head of Global Indirect Procurement (f/m/d)
Full time
Munich or Dahlewitz / Hybrid
Why Rolls-Royce?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Global Indirect Procurement (f/m/d) to join Rolls-Royce Electrical in Munich or Dahlewitz close to Berlin.
Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.
With a pivotal role as the Head of Global Indirect Procurement, you will be at the forefront of orchestrating international sourcing strategies, ensuring seamless operations, and driving innovation in supplier engagement to fortify Rolls-Royce Electrical's position as a leader in agile procurement practices.
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.
What you will be doing
With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to:
- manage interfaces with the Indirect Procurement Function to ensure global alignment with Group Procurement Strategies,
- lead strategic sourcing activities, including programme management and execution of sourcing projects to meet internal stakeholder requirements,
- lead the recruitment, line management and capability development of all team members, including the team’s compliance with all processes and procedures,
- oversee global supplier relationships, managing day-to-day interactions and operational performance for suppliers of indirect materials and managed services,
- define new supplier strategies where applicable to support Rolls-Royce Electrical’s agile requirements, finding innovative paths in the Electrical Way,
- establish robust relationships with internal stakeholders, crafting tailored procurement solutions to meet diverse needs,
- drive the standardization of sourcing practices across all Rolls-Royce Electrical sites.
Who we’re looking for
At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- hold a Bachelor's degree in the field of Business Administration,
- have a proven track record of working with indirect procurement,
- possess a global outlook and exposure to various challenges, cultures, and ways of working,
- be familiar with purchasing and supply chain management, which is preferred,
- understand manufacturing processes and the cost drivers associated with them,
- possess fluency in English, with proficiency in German considered a significant asset.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
As part of your application please could you include a cover letter and any supporting qualifications.
Closing date: 03.05.2024
Job Category
Procurement
Posting Date
30 Apr 2024; 00:04