Procurement Category Manager (Secondment)

Job Description Procurement Category Manager (6-month secondment) – Partners Category Full time Derby/Hybrid This is a fantastic opportunity to step into one of the most commercially significant areas of the Rolls-Royce supply chain. As part of the ITP team within the Partners category, you’ll gain first-hand experience managing a portion of our biggest partner relationship, while working alongside senior leaders and cross-functional partners. This 6-month interim position has been created to provide cover while a key team member is seconded elsewhere. It offers a unique chance to experience the Partners category, demonstrate leadership in a complex commercial environment, and gain visibility across the Procurement and Operations leadership teams. Strong performance in this role will position the successful candidate well for future resourcing and career development opportunities within Partners and Procurement more broadly. What you will be doing We are looking for a Procurement Category Manager to lead the Pipes, Ducts and Flex Joints element of the ITP relationship within the Partners category. This is a combined Strategic Procurement and In Contract Role reporting to the VP of ITP. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering value from our existing contracts, ensuring both Rolls-Royce and our suppliers live up to their commitments. This role offers a real opportunity to make a measurable difference: reducing cost, driving supplier performance, and shaping how we manage our most important partners. You’ll blend leadership and hands-on commercial delivery, working closely with colleagues in Supplier Management Teams, Procurement, Engineering and Quality to turn opportunities into results. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining data-driven analysis and complex negotiations — all within a fast-moving, high-profile environment. Key Accountabilities Lead the commercial negotiation to agree terms and conditions for Life of Type exclusivity contracts. Be the commercial point of contact for one of Rolls-Royce largest parts transfers, consolidating a multiple supplier supply chain with upwards of 2500 individual part numbers into ITP. Lead major commercial negotiations on open complex claims, protecting our position while creating long-term value. Work with a cross functional team to mature a pipeline of cost-out and value-creation initiatives that introduce disruptive technologies, optimise sub tier supply chains and maximise contractual leverage. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, championing standard work, lessons learned, and smarter ways of working across the Procurement team. Be part of a group of four PCM who lead, motivate, and develop a team of ten Buyers, building confidence, resilience, and professional capability to engage effectively with the ITP team. Provide visible leadership on safety, ethics, and compliance, embedding these principles in every aspect of the team work. Why Rolls-Royce? Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. 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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who we’re looking for To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong commercial acumen, a structured work ethic and a strategic mindset. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex problems. Specifically, you’ll need: Experience in Direct and/or Indirect Procurement within a regulated or complex industry. A degree (BA level) and/or CIPS qualifications. Excellent collaboration skills with internal Supplier Management, Finance and General Counsel teams. A track record of leading negotiations at a senior level and delivering commercial value. Expertise in relationship management, in-contract cost reduction and team leadership. Understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition / Product Cost Lifecycles and commercial levers. A passion for driving change and making a measurable difference. Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy Grade: Level C Closing Date: 19th January 2026 People Leader: Louise Price For further information please contact: Batinder Chana Job Category Procurement Posting Date 12 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 19 Jan 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.