Job Description

Job Title: VP Procurement Services
Location: Bangalore

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we are proud of our 90-year long legacy partnership with India spanning Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power System. India holds great promise and potential to be a key growth driver for the group, and we are in a strong position to meet the demands of, and create opportunities in this market.

Rolls-Royce pioneering and cutting-edge technologies deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs. Our purpose is to pioneer the power that matters; to connect, power and protect society.

We are excited about our growing future in Bangalore. Through innovative solutions and diverse, globally renowned products, we've been focused on the growth of the aerospace sector in India. We are poised to become an engineering hub in the region and are committed to growing our local footprint for high-end technology.

Summary:

The VP Procurement Services will lead our Procurement Services hub, which is the centre of excellence, powering global value creation against the Global Procurement organisations priorities, through seamless, end-to-end Sourcing and Procurement support delivery.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Procurement Services, drive innovation and transformation whilst inspiring a high-performing team to deliver exceptional results, through a customer-led mindset.
You will oversee all processes within Procurement Services to support Group Procurement on strategic sourcing support (including category management support), Source to Contract execution, supplier performance, risk management and compliance support, continuous improvement, analytics, systems, and data governance.
With a service-obsessed mindset and a passion for growth, you will champion operational excellence, agility and collaboration to deliver value while elevating stakeholder experiences.
As a data-driven, forward-thinking leader, you will leverage analytics, digital tools and automation to enhance performance, transparency and business impact. You will foster a culture grounded in end-to-end thinking, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
The role ensures Procurement Services remains closely aligned with the global procurement strategy while strengthening its position as a trusted business partner.
You will lead and inspire a high-performing team while managing relationships across all levels.
The role demands strong upward and downward leadership including engaging the Global Procurement team and Global Procurement Services SVP, while guiding and empowering internal teams.
You will influence senior stakeholders with data-driven insights to ensure alignment, accountability and sustained business impact.
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional who thrives in a global environment, inspires teams to excel and is committed to transforming procurement delivery into a truly strategic and customer-centric capability.

Key Accountabilities:

Provide strategic direction across procurement service lines, fostering a high-performing, customer-centric culture through coaching, development and promoting accountability and collaboration
Align Procurement Services to Global Procurement and Business Services strategic objectives
Accountable for end-to-end delivery of Procurement Services across Sourcing and Procurement, ensuring service lines meet SLAs and KPIs, resolving operational issues and driving efficiencies to enhance customer satisfaction
Foster a passion for growth throughout the team and drive progress through continuous improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable value
Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks to ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies, regulatory standards and audit requirements, while safeguarding data and business integrity
Represent the Procurement Services in engagements with internal and external stakeholders, partnering across Procurement, Business Divisions, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver aligned procurement outcomes
Champion a culture of operational excellence by applying Lean and Six Sigma disciplines to reimagine processes, harness automation and embed new technologies that elevate performance and impact
Translate Global Procurement strategy into actionable plans for Poland Procurement Services, delivering measurable business outcomes through prioritised improvement projects focused on cost savings, process efficiency and operational maturity
Lead change management efforts across procurement transformation initiatives, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, effective communication and smooth adoption of new processes and system
Act as a talent scout, attracting, developing and inspiring the next generation of leaders for GBS and the end-to-end procurement process

Qualifications & Experience:

15+ years of experience in procurement with a strong track record in operational procurement and service delivery excellence
Experience working in aerospace or defence sector, in both Indirect and Direct Procurement
Track record of leading large, multi-level teams with a focus on talent growth and performance
Hands-on experience with leading procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa and Ivalua, with the ability to drive system adoption and optimization
Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments related to aerospace and defence
Proven track record in implementing Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and other efficiency programs
Experience in driving digital enablement, automation and innovative service delivery models
Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with experience engaging senior leaders across multiple business units
Proven ability to coach and upskill others
Committed to delivering quality services with strong internal customer satisfaction
Proven track record in delivering business results and achieving objectives

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.

Job Category

Human Resources