Procurement Development Leader – Negotiation Excellence

Rolls-Royce Corporation; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Derby is seeking a Procurement Development Leader – Negotiation Excellence to transform how we negotiate across Aerospace. The role combines data, technology and stakeholder collaboration to drive smarter, value-led negotiations.

You will lead through influence, champion tools and processes, and connect programmes, operations and supporting functions to deliver practical improvements that stick.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in procurement, commercial or supply chain.
• Experience in negotiations with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven insight.
• Proficiency in Excel and other procurement/digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Transform how we negotiate and develop practical improvements that teams adopt.
• Turn data into actionable digital insights to support better decisions.
• Understand and connect the business across programmes, operations and procurement.
• Champion tools and processes and drive continuous improvement across teams.
• Lead through influence across functions and seniority levels to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Negotiation experience

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Education

Degree in numerate or business discipline

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Development Leader – Negotiation Excellence Full Time Derby/Hybrid (3 days a week in the office)

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.

Position Summary

Negotiation Excellence exists to help Aerospace Procurement achieve better negotiation outcomes – by preparing better, thinking differently and making smarter use of the knowledge, data, technology and expertise available across Rolls-Royce. As Procurement Development Leader – Negotiation Excellence, you will help transform the way we approach negotiation across Aerospace. You will combine an understanding of how Rolls-Royce works with curiosity, fresh thinking, personal drive and a genuine desire to make things better – for the business and for your colleagues undertaking the negotiations. Success will come from bringing people together, challenging established ways of working and turning good ideas into practical improvements that people want to use.

What you will be doing

Transform how we negotiate – challenge established ways of working and develop practical improvements that help teams frame, prepare and execute negotiations with clear objectives, a strong understanding of value and effective strategic and commercial levers. Turn data and technology into advantage – combine and analyse data to develop hypotheses, identify financial opportunities and provide clear, actionable digital insights that support better, faster decisions. Understand and connect the business – build a strong understanding of programmes, operations, procurement and supporting functions, joining up priorities, projects, risks and commercial opportunities across Aerospace and the wider Rolls-Royce organisation. Champion tools and processes – become an expert in the tools and processes that support negotiation and cost initiatives, champion their consistent adoption, streamline how they are used and drive continuous improvement, so teams realise their full value. Lead through influence – build trust across functions and seniority levels, communicate a compelling vision and bring together stakeholders with different priorities to deliver solutions that work for the wider business. Stay close to the work and keep learning – understand the reality of Category Teams’ pressures, learn from the wider organisation and external negotiation landscape, and use that insight to shape future improvements.

Position qualifications

Educated to degree level in a numerate or business discipline, or with equivalent experience in procurement, commercial or supply chain, with an understanding of value, cost drivers and business decision-making. Experience of being involved in negotiations, including supporting preparation, participating in discussions and working with stakeholders across functions and seniority levels. Experience of using data, digital technology, tools and processes to generate actionable insight, support better decisions and translate ideas into practical improvements that teams adopt and sustain. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, with the confidence to learn and use relevant enterprise, procurement and digital tools. Experience of influencing and implementing change across functions, gaining stakeholder commitment and progressing practical solutions without relying on direct authority. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate with all parts of the business including internal and external stakeholders Membership of a relevant professional body or institute would be desirable.

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings
• 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!

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 grade SNBG 7-10. 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: SNBG 7-10 Closing Date: 10th November 2026

People Leader: Michelle Arndt

For further information please contact: Batinder Chana

Job Category Procurement

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