Indirect Material Buyer

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.

Summary A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Indirect Material Buyer to join our Rolls-Royce Power Systems team in Singapore (Tukang) . This role is pivotal in executing regional procurement across a broad portfolio of indirect spend supporting operations, logistics, facilities, IT, and corporate functions. The role partners closely with global procurement teams, subsidiaries and functional stakeholders to deliver long-term procurement value for Singapore and across APAC. This is a key expert role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management capability, supplier negotiation expertise, and experience driving procurement initiatives.

Market Intelligence & Procurement Strategy Monitor relevant market trends, supplier developments and commercial risks to support informed procurement decisions. Collaborate with global procurement teams and contribute to global sourcing initiatives and procurement programmes.   Identify suitable suppliers and invite them to tender Review suppliers’ capability while aiming for long-term cooperation Establish procurement alternatives and open competitive situations Evaluate and select suppliers of indirect material includes consumables, subcontractors of operational or project orientation purpose, and logistics & freight forwarding. Pre-audit of suppliers and negotiate contracts and delivery terms for local purpose   Strategic Sourcing & Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and identify suitable procurement solutions. Conduct sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluations, commercial comparisons, negotiations, and recommendations. Develop and implement sourcing approaches that balance cost, quality, compliance, service, sustainability, and operational risk.   Supplier Management & Commercial Negotiation Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers. Lead commercial discussions and negotiations covering pricing, service levels, contractual terms, and other supplier conditions within the scope of responsibility. Monitor supplier performance and follow up on agreed KPIs. Support the resolution and escalation of procurement or supplier-related operational issues.   Contract, Compliance & Risk Management Conduct contract lifecycle activities for suppliers within the scope of responsibility. Ensure supplier contracts and procurement activities comply with Rolls-Royce governance, legal, commercial and compliance requirements. Support audit activities and maintain appropriate procurement documentation and controls. Support business continuity planning for critical suppliers and procurement categories.   Procurement Operations & Continuous Improvement Drive practical improvements to procurement processes and ways of working. Monitor procurement spend, savings performance and budget compliance within the scope of responsibility. Share good practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function. Position requirements: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline. Several years of experience in procurement, preferably within a project-oriented and technical