diff --git a/pyproj.spec b/pyproj.spec
index c05866b..a54205b 100644
--- a/pyproj.spec
+++ b/pyproj.spec
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ Source0:        https://pypi.python.org/packages/source/p/%{name}/%{name}-%{vers
 # the old source url still works, but if need be it can be replaced
 # with: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/source/p/%%{name}/%%{name}-%%{version}.tar.gz
 
+BuildRequires: make
 BuildRequires:  gcc
 BuildRequires:  proj-devel >= %{minimal_needed_proj_version}
 BuildRequires:  proj >= %{minimal_needed_proj_version}