Rolls-Royce SMR

About the Company

Climate change and its consequences are one of the greatest challenges ever to face mankind. The global challenge around decarbonisation is huge.

At Rolls-Royce SMR, our vision is simple – we want to provide clean, affordable energy for all.

A new approach to delivering nuclear power

Our Small Modular Reactor is an integrated power station, that takes well understood, existing nuclear technology and applies a factory-based philosophy to its fabrication and assembly.

This repeatable, standardised approach generates huge efficiency gains to make it a commoditised product that is affordable, repeatable, deliverable and investable on a global scale, providing cheaper and more flexible electricity to form part of a future balanced, clean energy mix.

When fully operational the Rolls-Royce SMR programme will create 40,000 regional UK jobs by 2050 and generate £54bn in economic benefit, with a forecast to target £250bn in global exports for the UK.

Join us and help to provide clean, affordable energy for all

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Rolls-Royce SMR

Job Title

Head of Category

Job Description

**Job title** Head of Category **Role Summary** Lead category management for the supply of specialised materials and services required in the construction of a Rolls‑Royce SMR powerplant. Oversee a team that drives procurement, supplier relationship, contract negotiation, and continuous improvement across the entire procurement cycle, ensuring timely, cost‑effective, high‑quality delivery that meets legal, ethical, and sustainability standards. **Expectations** - Deliver category spend within budget while meeting schedule, quality, and safety targets. - Demonstrate measurable cost savings, value‑for‑money, and compliance across the product life cycle. - Build and maintain a robust, collaborative supplier base that supports localisation and business objectives. **Key Responsibilities** - Manage end‑to‑end purchase processes for direct goods and services in the assigned category. - Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers through rigorous market analysis and data‑driven decision making. - Negotiate and administer contract terms, ensuring favourable pricing, performance clauses, and risk mitigation. - Lead supplier performance monitoring against cost, schedule, quality, and sustainability KPIs. - Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation and cost‑reduction projects. - Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance within the category team. - Ensure procurement practices comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, and industry‑specific requirements (including nuclear safety regulations). - Provide strategic insight and influence senior leadership on category strategy and market trends. **Required Skills** - Proven experience in complex category management and procurement within construction or manufacturing. - Strong contract management, supplier relationship management, and negotiation skills. - Data‑driven decision making with proficiency in analytics tools. - Leadership ability to build and manage high‑performing teams. - Strategic thinking and influence at senior organisational and external levels. - High ethical standards and integrity in all procurement activities. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. - Professional procurement or supply‑chain certification (e.g., CPP, CPSM, or equivalent) preferred. - Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, DBS check, and basic financial probity check required.

England, United kingdom

Hybrid

23-09-2025

Company Name

Rolls-Royce SMR

Job Title

Senior Category Manager

Job Description

Job title: Senior Category Manager Role Summary Lead the procurement of specialised materials and services for the construction of a Rolls‑Royce SMR power plant. Own end‑to‑end category strategy, supplier engagement, contract negotiation, and performance management, while ensuring cost, time, quality, and compliance targets are met. Manage a small team and collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver value and mitigate risks across the product lifecycle. Expectations - Deliver on time and within budget for all category goods and services. - Demonstrate measurable cost savings and value‑for‑money through strategic sourcing. - Build a robust, collaborative supply base that supports localisation and business objectives. - Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical, and sustainability requirements. - Maintain required security clearances (BPSS, DBS, financial probity). Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals and risk appetite. - Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers; negotiate contracts and service levels. - Use data analytics to drive decision‑making, identify opportunities, and monitor performance. - Manage risk, including sustainability, safety, and regulatory adherence. - Lead a high‑performing procurement team; coach, develop, and integrate them with business units. - Collaborate with engineering, production, finance, and senior stakeholders to align sourcing with product lifecycle. - Deliver regular reports to the Head of Category on performance, savings, and risk metrics. Required Skills - Extensive experience in category management, procurement, contract and supplier relationship management. - Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and data‑driven decision‑making skills. - Proven ability to work with senior-level suppliers and present at executive level. - Knowledge of construction or manufacturing supply chains. - High ethical standards, integrity, and adherence to security processes. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related discipline. - Professional procurement or category management certification (e.g., CIPS, IAGC) preferred. - Secure (or eligible for) BPSS clearance, DBS check, and financial probity assessment.

England, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

23-09-2025