diff --git a/catatonit.spec b/catatonit.spec
index 68fbe48..d23b1cf 100644
--- a/catatonit.spec
+++ b/catatonit.spec
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ BuildRequires: gcc
 BuildRequires: git
 BuildRequires: glibc-static
 BuildRequires: libtool
+BuildRequires: make
 
 %description
 Catatonit is a /sbin/init program for use within containers. It