Global Commodity Manager -– Electrical Supply Chain Team - Submarines

Job Description Job Title: Global Commodity Manager – Electrical Supply Chain Team Working Pattern: Full Time, On-Site Working location: Derby An exciting opportunity for a Global Commodity Manager (GCM) role in the Electrical Supply Chain Team has arisen within Nuclear (Submarines). There are also potentially further GCM opportunities within the Submarine Supply Chain function that we will be looking to recruit for, so please submit an application should you be interested in other category areas also. The GCM role will ensure the effective development of commodity strategies within Sensors & Electro-Mechanical (S&EM), the planning and execution of all relevant sourcing and commercial activity, will develop close internal stakeholder relationships, lead day to day management of supplier relationships, and be responsible for quality, cost and delivery performance against business and customer requirements. Ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures, and to the Global Supplier Code of Conduct, the role will also proactively support capability development and engagement within the team and wider Supply Chain organisation. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. What you will be doing With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following: · Leadership - Promote engagement that empowers people & teams to operate “at their best” and achieve high performance. Lead and develop the team, ensuring team resourcing, training and/or capability are at the levels required for success, and address gaps as required. · Supplier Relationship Management - Lead and be responsible for the effective day to day management of partner and supplier relationships. Contribute to top-to-top management of operational performance and strategic direction of partners and suppliers. · Quality and Delivery - Select supply chains capable of meeting quality and delivery requirements. Be responsible for the quality and delivery performance of these supply chains and the resolution of any performance related issues. Be responsible for the definition, agreement and execution of improvement plans as required. · Cost Management – Be responsible for cost performance relative to business and customer requirements. Deliver long term cost improvement in all relevant activities in line with business plans, including leveraging cost reductions across commodity/ category scope. · Strategy - Develop, deploy, and communicate relevant commodity/ category/ supplier strategies, providing a clear vision and strategic framework for the pillar. Work collaboratively, as part of cross functional teams, to ensure that strategies meet current and future business/ customer needs. · Strategic Sourcing – Be responsible for the effective planning and execution of sourcing and commercial activities to maximise the value proposition across the pillar. · Processes and Procedures - Lead the team's compliance to company policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring all purchasing records and documentations are correct and maintained in line with regulatory requirements. · Stakeholder Management - Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the function in order to integrate functional priorities Who we’re looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Include an introductory statement along the lines of: To be successful in this role you will need to: (please use a maximum of 5 bullets) High levels of leadership skills and an ability to lead and motivate a team. Experience of working in complex organisations and in large, regulated manufacturing environments. High level of procurement and commercial acumen, backed up by relevant professional qualifications and/or accreditations Delivery and stakeholder/ customer focus. Being a role model for positive and engaging leadership. Displays energy, drive and urgency in all aspects of their role. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Closing date: Job Category Procurement Posting Date 20 Mar 2025; 00:03 Posting End Date 29 Mar 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.