About this Buyer – Procurement Operations role at Rolls-Royce
Job Description
Job Title – Buyer – Procurement Operations
Location: Bangalore India.
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.
Summary:
The E-Sourcing Analyst will play a key role in delivering efficient and compliant sourcing outcomes by managing e-sourcing events from setup to completion. You will execute RFx events and auctions in alignment with category strategies, ensuring sourcing activities are delivered on time and to quality standards. A critical part of your role will be analysing supplier bids, preparing evaluation reports, and supporting negotiation activities to enable competitive and value-driven decisions.
You will also manage supplier engagement throughout the sourcing process, providing training and guidance to ensure smooth participation in e-sourcing platforms. Maintaining accurate data and documentation in e-sourcing systems and ensuring compliance with procurement policies will be essential. By combining strong analytical skills with attention to detail, you will help optimise sourcing processes, enhance supplier experience, and contribute to the organisation’s overall procurement success.
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Responsibilities:
Manage e-sourcing events (RFx, e-auction) from setup to completion, ensuring alignment with category strategies
Analyse supplier responses, prepare bid evaluations, and support negotiation activities.
Provide training and guidance to suppliers on tools and processes
Maintain accurate data and documentation in e-sourcing platforms while ensuring compliance with policies
Analyse sourcing outcomes and supplier performance to identify improvement opportunities
Work closely with suppliers and build strong relationships
Work closely with Category teams and business units to align sourcing activities with business needs
Identify opportunities to enhance sourcing processes and tools
Position requirements:
+5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, across indirect and direct categories
Proven experience managing end-to-end RFx events with strong expertise in sourcing activities, including bid analysis and negotiation preparation
Experience working in aerospace or defence, or other complex manufacturing industry
Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments related to aerospace and defence
Working knowledge of SAP, Ivalua, Coupa (or equivalent such as SAP Ariba) sourcing solutions
Demonstrated experience in delivering excellent customer service and influencing others
Proven track record in delivering business results and achieving objectives
Passion for continuous improvement and quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
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 are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
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.
