diff --git a/beakerlib.spec b/beakerlib.spec
index 7256b21..f43d745 100644
--- a/beakerlib.spec
+++ b/beakerlib.spec
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ could be used when writing operating system level integration tests.
 Summary: Files for syntax highlighting BeakerLib tests in VIM editor
 Requires: vim-common
 BuildRequires: vim-common
+BuildRequires: make
 
 %description vim-syntax
 Files for syntax highlighting BeakerLib tests in VIM editor