Senior Supply Chain Manager - Raw Materials/Special Processes

Job Description Senior Supply Chain Manager - Raw Materials/Special Processes Hybrid Derby This role will manage and lead a team of functional specialists to achieve world class supplier performance and relationships. The SSCM will seek to continuously improve and deliver integrated supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery for their commodities / business area, working across both internal and external functions and stakeholders to act as a single supplier focal point to deliver the business requirements. They will act as the escalation point for the SME on all aspects of supplier management. Responsibilities Relationship Management: Responsible for the effective operational supplier relationship management through an appropriate and effective engagement framework, including leadership of Supplier Business Reviews. Lead the overall supplier relationship management across defined suppliers / commodities as designated by the VP Supplier Management. Build and maintain effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the Supplier Management function in order to integrate priorities to deliver the business’ results Supplier Performance Development: Lead a team of functional specialists to achieve continuous improvement in supplier Quality, Delivery and Cost performance. performance targets and supplier maturity by working with the relevant functions. Engage with their functional team leaders across quality, manufacturing, delivery, program management and cost to plan and allocate resources to deliver the supplier improvement and development plans. Support the development of suppliers as required by the business to execute future business requirements from sourcing campaigns, transfers or new product introduction Cost Management: Ensure suppliers are operationally delivering to their contracted commitments, working with the Strategic Procurement team to take appropriate contractual remedies and measures to ensure delivery of business results. Deliver and extract value and operational cost commitments in line with the supplier contract. Define and lead short/medium term cost improvement plans with designated suppliers and integrate across the required functions to deliver the plan Strategy: Support the development and deployment of relevant integrated commodity/ category/ supplier strategies and will provide inputs based on supply chain operational performance. Lead in the execution of the supplier strategy for their given commodity / supplier groups Risk Management: Lead the deployment of risk management practices to assess, communicate and mitigate supply chain risks Supplier Management operating system: Lead the team's compliance to relevant operating processes and governance (RRPS). Responsible for continuous improvement of the operating system Supplier Code of Conduct: Responsible for understanding supplier obligations contained in the Global Supplier Code of Conduct and addressing any supplier compliance concerns through direct action or escalation. Responsible for ensuring that supplier compliance to the Global Supplier Code of Conduct is maintained 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. 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. Who we’re looking for BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience LEAN, DMAIC process, practical problem solving knowledge Purchasing and supply chain management experience Understands manufacturing processes and cost drivers (as required) Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working Has a proven track record of delivering results Experience in Leading Change, Commercial Acumen, Supplier Performance management, Business Case Development, Supplier Relationship Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Influencing Others, Business Case Development, Procurement Practices, Systems, Category Management, Sustainability & Data Analysis 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 salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this 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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy Grade: Management Level B For further information, please contact: Alison Connaughton Job Category Supply Chain Planning & Control Posting Date 13 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 25 Jan 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.