Commercial Manager

Rolls-Royce plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings through Rolls-Royce

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Your Shares: Matched

GP access

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead integrated commodity strategies and strategic sourcing. You will drive contractual coverage, mitigate risk, and secure supply for key programs while mentoring talent to grow strategic sourcing capability.

You will manage supplier relationships at senior levels, shape category strategies, and ensure quality, delivery, and regulatory compliance across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent, or significant industry experience.
• Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate issues and plan proactively.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in plans and reports, able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead top-level relationships with designated partners and suppliers.
• Plan and lead strategic sourcing and commercial activities to maximise value across major categories.
• Select a supply chain capable of meeting quality and delivery requirements and rectify issues.
• Nurture effective relationships with stakeholders to integrate functional priorities.
• Develop and deploy integrated commodity/category/supplier strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, processes and regulatory requirements.
• Understand supplier obligations in the Global Supplier Code of Conduct and address compliance concerns.

Skills

BA degree

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management tools

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Commercial Manager

Bristol Full Time

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial manager to join our team in Bristol. The Commercial role will create and deploy the integrated commodity / category strategies and the associated strategic sourcing and commercial activities, ensuring adequate levels of contractual coverage with the aim of mitigating commercial risk, optimising commercial advantage, providing security of supply and acceptable levels of liability. Where designated, you will lead the strategic relationship(s) at a senior level creating value and competitive advantage. You will coach and mentor talent in your area to further develop strategic sourcing capability.

What you will be doing:

• Supplier Relationships - Where designated, responsible for the effective top to top management and strategic direction of partners and suppliers.
• Strategic Sourcing - Where designated, responsible for planning and leading sourcing and commercial activities to maximise the value proposition across all major commodities / categories. Will remain current with market trends through relationships with suppliers and market experts and ensure preferred suppliers have plans to gain access to emerging and developed markets.
• Quality and Delivery - Where designated, select a supply chain capable of meeting quality and delivery requirements and ensuring the management and rectification of quality.
• Stakeholder Management - Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the function in order to integrate functional priorities.
• Stakeholder Management - Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the function in order to integrate functional priorities.
• Strategy - Develop, deploy, and communicate relevant integrated commodity /category / supplier strategies, providing a clear vision and strategic framework for the designated supply chain(s). Work collaboratively, as part of a highly skilled cross functional teams to ensure that strategies meet the needs of current and future manufacturing programmes.
• 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.
• 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.

Position qualifications:

• BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience.
• Strategic thinker: You're a big-picture thinker who can anticipate potential issues and plan proactively to minimize risks and maximize results.
• Detail-oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and can ensure accuracy and precision in project plans and reports and are reliable in meeting deadlines and managing priorities.
• Strong communicator: Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Tools: Proficient in project management methodologies and software, such as Microsoft Project.
• Collaborative team player: You work well in a team environment and can collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptable and flexible: You can adapt to changing project requirements and can pivot quickly to adjust plans and manage risks.

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group
• Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

Additional Information

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient, and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. 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. 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 be level C. 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. Grade: Level C Closing Date: 17.11.2026

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