Supply Chain Managers - UK & Emerging Markets
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Department: Supply Chain
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £57,600 - £75,600
Closing date: 30/09/2025
Role Title: Supply Chain Manager – UK or Emerging Markets
Salary: £57,600 – £75,600 DOE
Location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices – Hybrid working flexibility
RR SMR is recruiting for two Supply Chain Manager positions — one focused on the UK market, and the other on Emerging Markets. These roles are key to delivering strategic supply chain leadership, driving operational efficiency, and supporting our continued growth across diverse regions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage end-to-end supply chain operations within your designated market (UK or Emerging Markets).
* Develop and execute supply chain strategies that align with business goals and market demands.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and long-term value.
* Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers and commercial partners.
* Provide effective account management, ensuring customer requirements are met and expectations are exceeded.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, commercial, and operational teams to drive alignment and efficiency.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
* For Emerging Markets: navigate complex international supply chains, regulatory environments, and cultural nuances.
What We’re Looking For
* Demonstrated experience in supply chain management, ideally within a global or multi-market environment.
* Proven ability to manage customer relationships and deliver high-quality account management.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
* Strategic thinker with solid commercial acumen and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
* For the Emerging Markets role: experience working across international markets and managing diverse supply chain challenges is essential.
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.
If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Please clearly specify whether you are applying for the UK Supply Chain Manager role or the Emerging Markets Supply Chain Manager role.
Pay And Benefits
* Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum
* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability 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 Related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR. Rolls-Royce SMR blends the world-class brand of Rolls-Royce with a startup culture focused on a demanding mission to deliver low-carbon energy.
Rolls-Royce SMR is committed to an inclusive culture and to the growth of its people. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Application Process: Due to safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening, including BPSS clearance, DBS check, and a basic financial probity check.
Application Details
This job description is for planning and recruitment purposes. Please apply with clear indication of UK or Emerging Markets role.
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