Procurement Category Manager

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK seeks a Procurement Category Manager. You will lead a team developing global sourcing strategies, manage senior supplier relationships, and drive procurement excellence. Candidates should possess strong commercial acumen, relevant educational qualifications, and experience in procurement. This opportunity offers career growth within an inclusive and innovative environment. The role is hybrid with responsibilities that also include continuous improvement and change management in procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset are crucial.
• Experience in Direct and/or Indirect Procurement in complex industries required.
• Proven track record of leading senior-level negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers and develop global commodity/category strategies.
• Manage strategic sourcing and supplier performance for value and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing in the team.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic mindset

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree (BA level)

CIPS qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Category Manager

Full time

Bristol/Hybrid

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and we 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 champions inclusivity, creativity, and your professional growth.

Position Summary

As a Procurement Category Manager, you’ll be part of a function that plays a critical role in our transformation and success. You’ll lead a team of buyers, manage senior-level supplier relationships, and deliver integrated sourcing strategies that drive performance across Cost, Quality, and Delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a role that blends strategic leadership with hands‑on procurement excellence.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll lead a team of buyers and take ownership of developing and deploying global commodity/category strategies. You’ll manage strategic sourcing, commercial risk, and supplier performance while driving value, resilience, and competitive advantage. You’ll also coach and mentor your team, helping to strengthen our overall sourcing capability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading complex negotiations and business cases, including cost modelling, contract drafting, and stakeholder alignment.
• Developing and maintaining integrated category strategies to ensure long-term supply chain resilience and value creation.
• Managing supplier relationships and performance, ensuring appropriate contractual coverage and mitigating commercial risk.
• Supporting supplier consolidation and cost‑saving initiatives across critical supply chains.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within your team.

Position qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex problems. Specifically, you’ll need:

• A degree (BA level) and/or CIPS qualifications.
• Experience in Direct and/or Indirect Procurement within a regulated or complex industry.
• A track record of leading negotiations at a senior level and delivering commercial value.
• Expertise in category strategy development, supplier management, and in‑contract performance.
• Understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition / Product Cost Lifecycles and commercial levers.
• A passion for driving change and making a measurable difference.

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.

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.

Job Category Procurement

Posting Date 14 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date 06 Feb 2026