Senior Manager Procurement – Direct Material

Job Description

Location: Tukang, Singapore (West)

Only candidates with the legal right to work in Singapore will be considered. Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered.

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.

Position Summary

Rolls-Royce solutions Asia, a division of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Manager Procurement – Direct Material to lead and develop a high-performing procurement team. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing international sourcing strategies across a diverse range of direct spend of commodities , ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and operational excellence within a global corporate environment.

This role is responsible for driving procurement excellence through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and supply continuity management across a complex regional supply base supporting manufacturing, engineering, and operational requirements.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing procurement team while collaborating closely with global and regional stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives, operational performance, quality standards, and long-term supply chain resilience.

What you will be doing:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Develop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement standards

Strategize and direct the purchasing of product-related goods and services to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery, and operational performance

Develop alternatives and contingency plans to address sourcing challenges, supply continuity risks, and market volatility

Participate in the development and execution of International Commodity Team strategies aligned with global and regional procurement objectives

Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, qualification, and selection activities based on quality, pricing, delivery capability, compliance, and service performance

Manage supplier negotiations including pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and annual contracts

Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term operational and business requirements

Develop and maintain sourcing lists while continuously monitoring supplier performance, capabilities, and risk exposure

Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives through structured reviews, KPI management, and corrective action programs

Procurement Operations & Business Support

Oversee the preparation and management of purchasing award summaries, procurement documentation, sourcing reports, and commercial evaluations

Support budgeting, forecasting, procurement planning, and expenditure management activities

Review procurement performance data, operational metrics, and financial information to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and operational optimization

Ensure procurement activities support timely project execution, manufacturing continuity, and business operational requirements across APAC

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Project teams to support sourcing and procurement initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach, assign, direct, and evaluate procurement team members across regional operations

Establish team objectives, development plans, and performance expectations to support capability growth and succession planning

Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and continuous improvement culture within the procurement function

Support procurement transformation, process standardization, and operational excellence initiatives

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Promote and maintain a strong compliance culture aligned with the Rolls-Royce Global Code of Conduct

Ensure procurement processes comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and company procurement policies

Support supplier risk assessment, mitigation planning, and business continuity initiatives

Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting, audit readiness, and documentation standards

Support workplace safety initiatives and contribute to maintaining a safe and professional working environment

Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

Position requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum 9 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or direct material purchasing within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or related environments

Preferred Qualifications

Proven leadership experience managing procurement or sourcing teams within regional or international organizations

Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement governance

Experience managing procurement activities involving manufacturing parts, industrial components, engineered systems, or technical materials

Strong knowledge of supplier management, procurement planning, sourcing strategies, and supply chain operations

Experience working within multinational and matrix corporate environments

Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams

Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications would be advantageous

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require

Professional procurement certification such as MCIPS would be advantageous

Experience within industries such as power systems, energy, industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, engineering, aerospace, marine, automotive, or related sectors would be advantageous

Knowledge of mtu products and off-highway diesel engine applications would be advantageous

About mtu Power Systems

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu . Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Procurement

Posting Date

29 May 2026; 00:05