Procurement Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR; England; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a Procurement Manager for their Derby, Warrington, or Manchester offices. This is a pivotal role in shaping commodity strategies for nuclear manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering supply chain solutions in regulated environments, and be able to manage teams while influencing key decisions. Competitive salary offered along with benefits including a performance-related bonus and flexible benefits allowance.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus up to 12.5%

Attractive pension scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering supply chain solutions in regulated environments.
• Experience in procurement or operations with challenging objectives.
• Ability to develop strategic procurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop global procurement strategy for commercial value.
• Conduct in-depth market research for commodity strategies.
• Lead and influence procurement decisions in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Supply chain solutions

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

MCIPS qualified or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Procurement Manager

We anticipate offering between £57,600 - £74,000 (DOE)

Derby, Warrington or Manchester offices - Hybrid flexible working

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. Rolls Royce SMR is a bold and ambitious company with a highly skilled workforce that operates at pace to maintain competitive advantage and to succeed on our vision to deliver affordable energy for all.

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Department: Supply Chain

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: £57,600 - £74,000

Closing date: 30/07/2025

Role Related

Procurement Manager

We anticipate offering between £57,600 - £74,000 (DOE)

Derby, Warrington or Manchester offices - Hybrid flexible working

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. Rolls Royce SMR is a bold and ambitious company with a highly skilled workforce that operates at pace to maintain competitive advantage and to succeed on our vision to deliver affordable energy for all.

We are now recruiting for aProcurement Managerto play a pivotal role in developing a global procurement strategy and delivering commercial value across our supply base.

Role Purpose:

As aProcurement Managerwithin Rolls-Royce SMR, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering commodity strategies in a New Product Introduction environment. Unlike traditional procurement roles, this position requires building the supply base from the ground up—there is no established supply chain. Instead, you will be responsible for developing it through robust, insight-driven strategies.

You will lead the creation of commodity strategies by conducting in-depth market research, supplier positioning analysis, cost, capacity modelling, and value stream mapping. These strategies will not only define how we source and engage with suppliers but will also influence the direction of both design and commercial decision-making. Your work will ensure that procurement is embedded early in the product lifecycle, enabling cost-effective, scalable, and resilient supply solutions that align with our long-term programme goals.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nuclear manufacturing and leave a lasting impact on a first-of-its-kind engineering programme.

Key responsibilities:

Experience in delivering supply chain solutions within highly regulated environment.

You will have held a front-line role in procurement or operations, delivering against challenging objectives and tight timescales. Your experience should demonstrate a commercially astute approach, with the ability to balance cost, risk, and value across complex procurement activities. Ideally, your background spans cross-functional areas including strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, project delivery, regulatory compliance, logistics, and end-to-end procurement solutions. You will be expected to apply commercial insight to influence decision-making, optimise supplier relationships, and drive value throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Ability to apply the framework to deliver specific supply chain strategy.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in developing and deploying strategic procurement frameworks that deliver high-value outcomes. This includes crafting commodity strategies that align with business objectives, leveraging global market opportunities, and navigating diverse regulatory environments. A key part of the role involves embedding best practices into procurement processes and driving innovation across the supply base. The candidate should be capable of translating strategic intent into actionable plans that optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance while supporting long-term programme success.

Stakeholder Management And Ability To Influence Others

The Procurement Manager is a core member of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and must be capable of leading and influencing procurement and compliance considerations within cross-functional decision-making. Effective communication and collaboration with engineering, commercial, manufacturing, and project management functions are essential. The role requires the ability to advocate for procurement priorities—such as cost, risk, value, and regulatory compliance—while aligning with broader programme objectives. Acting as a representative of the business in both internal and external forums, the Procurement Manager must demonstrate strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, ensuring that procurement strategies are fully embedded in programme delivery.

Team Management Responsibilities

You will have experience leading and developing a high-performing procurement team, demonstrating the ability to operate independently and with confidence. The successful candidate will lead by example—setting high standards, making informed decisions, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You must be capable of effective planning and prioritisation, even in the face of ambiguity and evolving requirements. Supporting your team through uncertainty with clarity and direction is essential to maintaining momentum and morale.

You will collaborate with your team to generate meaningful insights into procurement performance and commercial outcomes. This includes implementing robust performance management processes to set clear goals, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback. Your leadership will be instrumental in building a resilient, agile, and commercially focused procurement function that drives the success of the wider business.

Desirable Training & Qualifications Required:

• Ideally MCIPS qualified (or working towards) or equivalent professional certification
• Proven experience in delivering procurement strategies from the ground up in a NPI environment.
• Strong planning and project management capabilities
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with a solid understanding of procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering global category management and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Experience presenting procurement strategies and outcomes to executive leadership or board-level stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly for cost modelling and reporting
  
  

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a forward-thinking organization that values transparency, fairness, and innovation in its reward philosophy. You will play a key role in shaping the way we attract, retain, and motivate our talent.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
  
  

Pay And Benefits

Salary - £57,600 - £74,000

A performance related bonus of up to 12.5%,

An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.

You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your need

28 days annual leave (plus bank holiday) with ability to buy additional days.

BUPA personal health care

£250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-up

Company Related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

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