Procurement Manager - Services & Operations

Rolls Royce SMR is on a mission to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. As the UK’s flagship Small Modular Reactor programme, we are building a British solution to a global energy challenge and shaping one of the country’s most significant green export opportunities.

Our Procurement function is essential in establishing the commercial and supply chain foundations required to deliver our first SMR and future fleet. Within this, the Services & Operations category is critical, covering professional services, specialist support, consultancy, digital services, programme delivery partnerships and Alliance contracts that underpin our rapidly scaling organisation.

To support this, we’re recruiting a Procurement Manager – Services & Operations to help lead and enact the category strategy, commercial delivery, supplier performance and the development of high value, complex service partnerships. Reporting to a Senior Category Manager you will help shape strategy, drive value and lead a team responsible for delivering best-in-class services procurement across the business.

What you’ll be doing

As a Procurement Manager within Rolls-Royce SMR, you will play a critical role in developing and deploying supply chain solutions including strategic partnerships and category strategies from initial requirements through to contract execution and ongoing supplier management, ensuring Services procurement supports programme delivery, operational excellence and long term organisational growth. . You will

• Lead the development of high value, complex services contracts and relationships.

• Manage procurement activities across a services category, including professional services, specialist support, consultancy, digital services, programme delivery partnerships and Alliance contracts.

• Establish and lead cross functional purchasing and sourcing teams, ensuring collaborative decision making and alignment with programme needs.

• Drive end to end procurement activity, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contract development, award and mobilisation.

• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring compliance, quality, delivery and continuous improvement across service contracts.

• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for complex frameworks, MSAs, SoWs, supply agreements and rate based service agreements.

• Influence senior stakeholders across Engineering, Programme Delivery, Programme Controls, Finance, Digital, HR, Operations and Legal to shape early requirements and ensure effective demand planning.

• Act as subject matter expert for the category in procurement, providing commercial leadership and market insight.

• Ensure strong governance, documentation and adherence to best practice sourcing processes.

• Lead or contribute to initiatives including supplier consolidation, value engineering, contract standardisation, risk reduction and sustainability.

• Manage, coach and develop a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers, building a high performing, business facing procurement capability.

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 and your leadership will be instrumental in building a resilient, agile, and commercially focused procurement function that drives the success of the wider business.

What you will bring

• Experience managing complex procurement, ideally across professional services, engineering, consulting, technical services, digital services.

• Experience in leading procurement for programme delivery partnerships or alliance agreements would be beneficial.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience in complex negotiations, strategic sourcing and delivering measurable value.

• Experience leading cross functional teams and delivering outcomes in complex, regulated or project driven environments.

• Ability to interpret commercial, financial and technical information to provide clear recommendations.

• Experience working with suppliers/partners in regulated sectors (nuclear, energy, rail, aerospace, defence, infrastructure or similar).

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• Strong organisational and project management skills.

We welcome MCIPS/MRICS qualified (or working towards qualification) professionals and prize APM accreditation.

What we offer

We anticipate offering between £63,700 - £78,750 and benefits include

• 12% performance‑related bonus

• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 to build a personalised package

• Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee

• Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)

• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA

• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

• £250 one‑off home‑office setup payment

You’ll join a forward‑thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering:

• A flexible and supportive working environment

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

• A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning

Pay Range:

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Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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

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About Us

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years.
With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

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.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive.

What we offer

At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands.
Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career. Our Team | Rolls-Royce SMR