Market Research Analyst

Rolls-Royce

BangalorePosted Oct 5, 2026Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked

Full time3+ years exp

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 Procurement Market Research Analyst will be the intelligence engine that powers category and sourcing strategies. Your role is to deliver actionable market insights that help category managers and sourcing teams make informed, competitive and future-ready decisions. You will research industry trends, analyse supplier landscapes, support supplier discovery and benchmark competitors to uncover opportunities for cost optimisation, innovation, and risk mitigation. You will collect and synthesise data from multiple external sources including market reports, supplier databases, pricing benchmarks, and industry publications. This will help you provide clear, accurate and relevant insights to your procurement stakeholders. A key part of your role will be preparing dashboards and reports that translate complex market data into practical recommendations for procurement stakeholders. By combining analytical rigor with a deep understanding of market dynamics, you will enable smarter category strategies and supplier discovery initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, supplier landscapes and competitive benchmarks
Perform company profiling and supplier discovery to support sourcing strategies
Analyse pricing trends and competitor data to inform negotiation strategies
Provide actionable insights to support category planning and sourcing decisions
Validate and synthesise data from multiple external sources for accuracy and relevance
Prepare reports and dashboards summarizing market intelligence for procurement stakeholders
Collaborate with category managers and sourcing teams to align research outputs with business need
Maintain a repository of market intelligence and ensure timely updates
Monitor emerging trends and risks that could impact supply markets
Support continuous improvement of research methodologies and tools

Key Experiences and Qualifications

+3 years of experience in market research, analytics, or procurement intelligence
Strong understanding of supplier markets, industry trends and competitive analysis
Experience working in aerospace or defence, or other complex manufacturing industry
Familiarity with procurement processes and category management principles
Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments related to aerospace and defence
Extensive experience in data analytics and advanced data visualisation tools
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

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

Procurement

Posting Date

05 Oct 2026; 00:10

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Skills

sap

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