diff --git a/python-awscrt.spec b/python-awscrt.spec
index a8eee51..e818a36 100644
--- a/python-awscrt.spec
+++ b/python-awscrt.spec
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ Source0:        %{pypi_source awscrt}
 Patch0:         skip-test-requiring-network.patch
 
 BuildRequires:  python%{python3_pkgversion}-devel
+BuildRequires:  python%{python3_pkgversion}-wheel
 
 BuildRequires:  gcc
 BuildRequires:  gcc-c++