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Senior Manager, Procurement Indirect APAC

Rolls-Royce Holdings

Senior Manager, Procurement Indirect APAC

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Singapore

Job Description

Job DescriptionLocation: 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 Summarymtu Asia, a division of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Manager Procurement – Indirect APAC to lead and develop a high-performing regional procurement function across APAC.Rolls-Royce Power Systems delivers mission-critical solutions across power generation, marine, energy, and industrial applications, including diesel and gas engines, hybrid systems, and distributed energy systems.This role is pivotal in shaping and executing regional procurement strategies across a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories supporting manufacturing operations, engineering, service operations, logistics, facilities, IT, and corporate functions. The successful candidate will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, operational efficiency, procurement governance, and sustainable procurement practices within a highly matrixed and international environment.The role operates at both strategic and operational levels, partnering closely with regional business leaders, global procurement teams, finance, operations, legal, and functional stakeholders to deliver long-term procurement value and business continuity across APAC.This is a key leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management capability, supplier negotiation expertise, and experience driving procurement transformation initiatives within complex industrial or engineering environments.What you will be doing:Regional Procurement LeadershipDefine and execute APAC indirect procurement strategies aligned with global procurement objectives and regional business prioritiesLead and develop a high-performing procurement team responsible for freight, logistics, construction services, consumables, operational supplies, and indirect procurement activities across APACDrive procurement initiatives to achieve cost savings, operational efficiency, supplier optimization, and long-term value creationEstablish procurement governance, KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance dashboards to support strategic decision-makingSupport procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the organizationStrategic Sourcing & Category ManagementManage indirect procurement categories including but not limited to:Freight & LogisticsConstruction & Facilities ServicesConsumables & Operational SuppliesIT & Digital ServicesProfessional ServicesMRO and engineering support servicesCorporate operational servicesLead strategic sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract award recommendationsDevelop sourcing and category strategies that balance cost, quality, compliance, service, sustainability, and operational risk mitigationIdentify opportunities for supplier consolidation, process optimization, and commercial improvementSupplier Management & Commercial NegotiationDevelop and manage strategic supplier relationships across APAC and global supplier networksLead complex commercial negotiations involving pricing, service levels, contractual terms, and long-term supplier agreementsNegotiate, conclude, and manage supplier contracts to ensure optimal commercial conditions and service qualityMonitor supplier performance through structured governance frameworks, scorecards, and performance reviewsDrive supplier accountability against KPIs including quality, delivery, responsiveness, compliance, and cost competitivenessSupport escalation management and resolution of procurement or supplier-related operational issuesMarket Intelligence & Procurement StrategyMonitor and analyze market trends, supplier developments, and commercial risks to proactively adjust procurement strategiesProvide procurement insights and recommendations to support business planning and operational requirementsCollaborate closely with global procurement teams and contribute to group-wide sourcing initiatives and procurement programsSupport sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives aligned with Rolls-Royce corporate objectivesStakeholder & Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with regional and global stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Facilities teamsAct as the key procurement advisor to internal business functions across APACEnsure procurement involvement in budgeting, demand planning, project execution, and operational initiativesCollaborate with business units to understand operational requirements and deliver procurement solutions aligned to business objectivesSupport stakeholders in supplier selection, contract governance, procurement compliance, and risk managementContract, Compliance & Risk ManagementLead contract lifecycle management activities across regional procurement operationsEnsure supplier contracts comply with Rolls-Royce governance, legal, commercial, and compliance requirementsIdentify procurement and supply risks impacting regional operations and implement mitigation strategiesEnsure compliance with corporate policies, procurement governance standards, and sustainability objectivesSupport audit activities and ensure adherence to procurement controls and ethical sourcing standardsEnsure business continuity planning for critical suppliers and procurement categoriesProcurement Operations & Continuous ImprovementDrive procurement process standardization and operational excellence initiativesImprove procurement efficiency through automation, analytics, digital procurement tools, and process improvement methodologiesSupport procurement system optimization initiatives including SAP and procurement platformsMonitor procurement spends, savings performance, and budget compliance across APACPromote continuous improvement culture within the procurement function using modern procurement practices and digital solutionsLeadership & Capability BuildingBuild, mentor, and further develop a high-performing and motivated procurement teamFoster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance procurement cultureCoach stakeholders on procurement best practices, supplier management, and governance standardsSupport talent development and succession planning within the procurement organizationPosition requirements:Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related disciplineMinimum 8 years of professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, energy, marine, or multinational environmentsStrong experience managing indirect procurement categories such as logistics, services, consumables, facilities, and operational support servicesProven experience managing regional procurement operations across APAC marketsStrong leadership experience with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams within a matrix organizationProven experience in:Strategic sourcing and category managementSupplier negotiation and contract managementProcurement governance and complianceCost optimization and procurement transformation initiativesStakeholder management across regional and global environmentsExcellent commercial acumen with hands-on experience leading complex negotiations and supplier agreementsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to analyze complex data, derive insights, and make strategic decisionsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and culturesProactive, solution-oriented, and commercially driven mindsetExperience working within international corporate and matrix environmentsProficiency in SAP, procurement systems, and MS Office applicationsKnowledge of procurement methodologies, supplier management frameworks, and procurement best practicesExperience working across multiple countries and cultures within APAC is highly advantageousExperience gained in industries such as power generation, energy systems, heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, marine, engineering services, or other asset-intensive environments will be highly advantageousFluency in English is requiredAdditional language capability in Chinese, Malay, or German will be advantageousMCIPS certification or equivalent procurement qualification will be advantageousWillingness to travel across the APAC region as requiredAbout mtu Power SystemsPower 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.Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.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 CategoryProcurementPosting Date02 Jun 2026; 00:06

Locations

  • Singapore

Skills Required

  • procurementintermediate
  • ability to inspireintermediate
  • SAPintermediate
  • procurement methodologiesintermediate
  • English is requiredintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline (degree in business administration)
  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, energy, marine, or multinational environments (experience, 8 years)
  • Strong experience managing indirect procurement categories such as logistics, services, consumables, facilities, and operational support services (experience)
  • Proven experience managing regional procurement operations across APAC markets (experience)
  • Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams within a matrix organization (experience)
  • Proven experience in:Strategic sourcing and category managementSupplier negotiation and contract managementProcurement governance and complianceCost optimization and procurement transformation initiativesStakeholder management across regional and global environments (experience)
  • Excellent commercial acumen with hands-on experience leading complex negotiations and supplier agreements (experience)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to analyze complex data, derive insights, and make strategic decisions (experience)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and cultures (experience)
  • Proactive, solution-oriented, and commercially driven mindset (experience)
  • Experience working within international corporate and matrix environments (experience)
  • Proficiency in SAP, procurement systems, and MS Office applications (experience)
  • Knowledge of procurement methodologies, supplier management frameworks, and procurement best practices (experience)
  • Experience working across multiple countries and cultures within APAC is highly advantageous (experience)
  • Experience gained in industries such as power generation, energy systems, heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, marine, engineering services, or other asset-intensive environments will be highly advantageous (experience)
  • Fluency in English is required (experience)
  • Additional language capability in Chinese, Malay, or German will be advantageous (experience)
  • MCIPS certification or equivalent procurement qualification will be advantageous (certification)
  • Willingness to travel across the APAC region as required (experience)

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