About this Buyer - RFX & Purchasing Analyst role at Rolls-Royce
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.
Job Purpose:
The RFX and Purchasing 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with suppliers and stakeholders, and is passionate about driving efficiency and value through best-in-class sourcing practices.
Key Accountabilities:
- 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 Global Category teams and business units to align sourcing activities with business needs
- Identify opportunities to enhance sourcing processes and tools
Key Experiences and Qualifications:
- +3 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
- 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
What do we offer:
• Private healthcare and group life insurance
• Annual bonus
• myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisport cards
• Internet and electricity allowance for remote work
• 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 with the employer
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office / 3 days from home)
• Work in a modern office located in the Krakow centre – the Unity Tower (ul. Lubomirskiego 20)
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.
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.
Please note that all applicants will be subject to Poland right-to- work check as part of the recruitment process.
