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Source to Contract Specialist at Rolls-Royce in Bangalore
Job Description
Source to Contract Specialist
Location: Bangalore
Job Description
Job Title: Source-to-Contract Specialist
Location: Bangalore India.
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:
The Source-to-Contract Specialist will play a key role in executing strategic sourcing activities that deliver measurable business value. Working under the direction of category owners, you will manage sourcing events from setup to completion, including RFx documentation development, supplier evaluation, bid analysis and negotiation readiness. You will ensure sourcing execution aligns with category strategies and compliance standards while maintaining accurate data and templates.
A critical part of your role will be coordinating category insights to inform sourcing decisions and supporting supplier selection and contracting processes. You will collaborate closely with global Indirect Procurement teams and stakeholders to deliver timely, effective sourcing outcomes that optimise cost, mitigate risk and strengthen supplier relationships. By applying strong analytical skills and execution capability, you will help streamline sourcing processes and contribute to the organisation’s long-term success.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage RFx events from setup to completion, ensuring alignment with category strategies and sourcing objectives
- Prepare sourcing templates, event documentation, and ensure all materials meet compliance and governance standards
- Coordinate supplier qualification, evaluate responses and prepare bid analysis reports to support informed decision-making
- Coordinate negotiation activities and maintain documentation of outcomes
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing supplier agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies
- Validate and analyse category and spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and inform execution strategies
- Work closely with Category Managers, Procurement teams and business stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities meet business needs
- Adhere to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards throughout sourcing processes
- Identify opportunities to streamline sourcing processes, improve efficiency, and enhance supplier engagement
Key Experiences and Qualifications:
- +3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, across indirect and direct categories
- Hands-on experience executing RFx events and supporting negotiation activities with deep knowledge in sourcing activities
- Experience working in aerospace or defence, or other complex manufacturing industry
- Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments related to aerospace and defence
- Working knowledge of SAP, Ivalua, Coupa
- 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
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.