Submarine Production Head of Supply Chain Performance

Job Description Job Title: Submarine Production Head of Supply Chain Performance Working Pattern: Full Time Working location: Derby/ Bristol/ or Barrow-in-Furness We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Supply Chain Performance to join our Submarine Production team (the role may be based at Derby, Bristol or Barrow-in-Furness). One of the main functions of the Head of Supply Chain performance will be to manage the full cycle of the supply chain, ensuring delivery in line with the shipyard required in yard dates, to agree quality standards and cost. They will develop and implement clear supply chain acquisition strategies to maximize opportunities on both submarine programmes, whilst minimising any risk. The Head of Supply Chain Performance will also develop and implement common MI and tools for the existing programmes, hold regular governance meetings with the supply chain, parties and broader stakeholders to ensure performance and continuous improvement to meet the broader programme milestones. 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: Ensure BAES’ Tier 2 suppler performance for DSST Suppliers. To ensure they support the dreadnought build programme, cost, quality and delivery Managing and understanding the potential impacts of assumptions, dependencies and exclusions. Leading the effective governance and maintenance of project reporting for their scope, assuring the delivery of supply chain and procurement activity is to time, cost and quality: Contract admin is completed in a timely manner to facilitate efficient supplier contracting Assuring the overall performance of their scope against the project requirements. Identifying, monitoring, and challenging on the management of known issues, risks, and opportunities within their scope. Reviewing and assuring proposed sub-contracts and working with stakeholders to ensure they meet programme requirements. Understanding and challenge the drivers of in-year spend and commitment activity within their area of scope and the key forecast for longer term activities Develop and implement value for money opportunities in the tier 2 supply chain for Platform Develop and implement creditable supplier performance objectives with the primary suppliers, covering supplier commitments - both timeliness and value. Monthly material performance reviews detailing the commercial, delivery and quality performance of the tier 2 suppliers for Dreadnought Agree material incentives with the primary suppliers that underpin improved supplier performance on the programme, with appropriate governance Manage supplier change requests through the submarine production change process Any issues (QCD & logistics/storage) arising can be mitigated (e.g. reactive supplier development) can be identified to reduce the risk to the programme and will provide an escalation to programme leadership boards Ensuring that commercial (head contract) obligations are being flowed into the tier 2s e.g. material obsolescence, security, capacity, with appropriate governance A monthly status report of all permissioned material scope including contractual obligations / sub-tier flow down requirements. Supplier commitments are being flowed down into Tier 2s in line with permissioning plan Early visibility of contractual issues with the Tier 2 suppliers, agree actions plan to resolve any issues arising Provision of a supply chain performance and issues report to the BIMs for items impacting / potentially impacting the programme. Identification and flow down of material obsolescence & security requirements Work in collaboration with Supply Chain Capability team to agree forward permissioning plan 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. To be successful in this role you will need to have: Graduate-level qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience Relevant information knowledge or experience on major capital investment programmes Significant experience of working with stakeholders across multiple functions and grade structures Experience of working in Supply Chain, preferably with a continuous improvement mentality Desirable – experience of working within a major UK investment project, involving both public and private sector organisations Desirable – experience of single sourcing contract regulations Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and exert influence both within and outside direct line management Excellent project management skills. Strong leadership / team management skills and experience Desirable – knowledge of the UK Defence Sector and Submarines Enterprise Commercially astute Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) Strong analytical and problem solving ability. Hands on approach with "can do attitude" 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. 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. Grade: Level B For any further information, please contact Donna.Kelly2@Rolls-Royce.com Job Category Supply Chain Planning & Control Posting Date 14 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date 20 May 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.