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Department: Supply Chain
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £68,000 - £85,000
Closing date: 29/09/2025
Overview
Role: Senior Category Manager
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we\'re doing something that\'s never been done before. We\'re revolutionising an industry. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
Reporting to the Head of Category, we are recruiting for 4 Senior Category Managers (Production Services, Site Works, EC&I, and Power Generation). This role is responsible for procuring a category of specialised materials or services required in the build of an RR SMR powerplant using the principles of Category Management to source, manage, monitor and control the supply of numerous direct materials or services. It is responsible for leading a small team to deliver across the core procurement process.
In enacting this role the individual will build strong supplier relationships, demonstrate and acquire market knowledge, leverage data and analytics to drive innovation and risk mitigation in their category and in conjunction with the Head of Category, negotiate deals for the business globally. They must foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within their remit across functions and lead and develop a high performing team that is integrated with the business. They will ensure all procurement practices comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements and are sustainable across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Procure a category of specialised materials or services required in the build of RR SMR powerplants using Category Management principles.
* Lead a small team to deliver across the core procurement process.
* Build strong supplier relationships and leverage market knowledge, data and analytics to drive innovation and risk mitigation.
* Negotiate deals for the business globally in conjunction with the Head of Category.
* Foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement across functions.
* Ensure procurement practices comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements and are sustainable across the product lifecycle.
Key Results & Achievements
* Delivery on time and to cost of direct goods and services within their category for RR SMR fleet
* Demonstrate value for money and cost saving across the product lifecycle and fleet deployment
* A robust, collaborative and capable supply base that supports business objectives such as localisation
* Demonstrate compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and sustainable requirements
* Implementation of all of the above
Qualifications / Selection Criteria
* Knowledge of complex category management and procurement with demonstrated impact on outcomes, value for money and business results
* Proven track record in procurement activity, contract management, and supplier relationship management
* Good negotiation skills and strategic thinking, supported by strong analytic approach and data-led decision making
* Construction or Manufacturing supply chain experience
* Ability to work with senior levels within suppliers and present work at a senior level with RR SMR. High ethical standards and integrity in all procurement practices
Security & Compliance
* Due to safety regulations within the nuclear industry, participation in additional screening is required
* 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: £68,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience
* Bonus - Short Term Incentive - Performance Based - target opportunity 17%
* Benefits Allowance - £5,000 to create a bespoke package
* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) with option to buy or sell up to 4 days
* Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover
* Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
* £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Company
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer that blends the brand of Rolls-Royce with an exciting start-up mission. We are committed to a pace and energy that engages our leaders\' passion and drive. We are a strengths-based organisation where people grow and contribute in meaningful ways. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, providing baseload generation for at least 60 years.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing and Sales
* Industries
* Utilities
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