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…