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Department: Operations – Supply Chain
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £126,500 – £160,000
Closing date: 23/01/2025
Role Related
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.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Head of Procurement to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry
Reporting to the Supply Chain and Operations Director, this role is accountable for procuring all materials and services required in the build of a RR SMR powerplant using an array of contracting arrangements including design contracts, supply contracts, partnership arrangements and alliances. The responsibilities take supply chain design and business requirements as an input and then globally source, manage and control the supply of direct materials and services for the RR SMR powerplant. The role is accountable across the core procurement process
In enacting this role the individual will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate deals for the business globally and optimise, ensuring compliance with organisational goals and budgets. They will lead the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for the goods and services that support power plant build.
They must foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the procurement function and develop a high performing team that is integrated with the business.
They will monitor and assess supplier performance and adherence to business cost, schedule and quality objectives in support of customer requirements. They will drive cost reduction initiatives and negotiate favourable terms to achieve significant cost savings while maintaining quality and service. They will ensure all procurement practices comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements and are sustainable across the product lifecycle.
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.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and Benefits
Salary – £126,500 – £160,000 DoE A performance related target opportunity 25% Bonus An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £10,500 , enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs. 28 days annual leave (plus bank holiday) with ability to buy additional days. BUPA personal health cover £250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-upLong Term Incentive target plan 15% (shares)
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.
