Contract & Commercial Lead

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Risley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings

Group life assurance

Income protection

Share scheme

Digital GP

Employee assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby is seeking a Contract & Commercial Lead to join the Tech Platforms team within the End User Services Tower. This global role manages multi-million-pound contracts from both commercial and contractual perspectives.

You will lead supplier contracts, drive budgeting/forecasting, and align performance with business strategy while engaging senior stakeholders across the organisation. The role offers global exposure and significant cost-savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering results in a large multinational organisation.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the budget for suppliers and the relationships to ensure effective delivery of products and services.
• Lead the commercial and contract management of key supplier relationships.
• Interpret and manage contracts, guiding suppliers to meet contractual obligations.
• Deliver accurate financial forecasting (in-year and forward-looking OPEX spend).
• Identify and drive commercial savings opportunities and influence senior stakeholders.
• Align contract performance with business strategy and objectives.
• Ensure all contractual obligations and deliverables are met in line with schedules.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

MS Office

Budgeting

Influencing

Service delivery

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contract & Commercial Lead, Derby | Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract & Commercial Lead to join our Tech Platforms team within the End User Services Tower. This is a global role, offering the chance to manage multi-million-pound contracts from both a commercial and contractual perspective.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will play a critical part in driving commercial value and cost efficiency across our global IT landscape.

• Lead the commercial and contract management of key supplier relationships
• Interpret and manage contracts, guiding suppliers to meet contractual obligations
• Review and manage contract amendments, providing informed feedback
• Deliver accurate financial forecasting (in-year and forward-looking OPEX spend)
• Identify and drive commercial savings opportunities
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the business
• Align contract performance with business strategy and objectives

This role is key to delivering cost savings and commercial discipline across Rolls-Royce and Group IT.

Key responsibilities

• Own the budget for suppliers and the relationships to ensure effective delivery of products and services
• Manage strategic suppliers and oversee budgeting processes
• Drive supplier performance across commercial, operational and SLA metrics
• Lead issue resolution, including escalations and formal dispute processes where required
• Provide actionable supplier performance insights
• Ensure all contractual obligations and deliverables are met in line with agreed schedules
• Strengthen commercial governance and financial discipline across the function

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking a commercially minded professional with strong stakeholder and supplier management experience in a global environment.

You’ll bring

• Proven experience with delivery of results in a large, multinational organisation
• Strong senior stakeholder management skills, ideally within service delivery or operations
• Experience working within a shared services model
• Excellent influencing and communication capabilities in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Experience managing high-value third-party suppliers
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Regional Benefits

• Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.
• 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!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

Our Vision and Commitment

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.

Closing Date: 16th October 2026

Selection Process

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

About the Company

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.