Procurement Manager – Heat Exchangers

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. To support this, we’re looking for a Procurement Manager to lead high value sourcing activity, shape Heat Exchanger, Tank & Accumulatorcategory strategies and manage deeply technical and strategically significant supplier relationships.

Reporting to a Senior Category Manager, you’ll influence commercial strategy, drive long term value and help build a high performance procurement capability for one of the UK’s most advanced engineering programmes.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage procurement activities and lead the development of complex, high value manufacturing and engineering contracts across these categories.

• Manage, coach and develop a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers, building a high performing, engineering aligned procurement function.

• Establish and lead cross functional sourcing teams, ensuring collaboration and alignment with Engineering, Programme Delivery, Safety, Quality and Operations.

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

• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring capability, compliance, on time delivery and continuous improvement across a highly regulated supply base.

• Lead commercial negotiations for long term manufacturing frameworks, MSAs, SoWs and complex technical contracts.

• Act as category subject matter expert, providing market insight, cost analysis, supplier capability assessments and strategic direction.

• Contribute to and lead initiatives such as supplier consolidation, design for manufacture improvements, value engineering, risk reduction and sustainability.

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing complex engineered procurement, ideally in power generation, nuclear, energy, aerospace, defence or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of strategic sourcing, complex negotiations and measurable value delivery.
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial and financial information to present clear recommendations.
• Experience working in regulated or highly technical supply chains.
• Strong planning, organisation and project management capability.

Location & Ways of Working

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office.
We operate hybrid working, with regular weekly office attendance expected.
Some travel may be required depending on supplier or programme needs.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a starting base salary from £63,750 to £78,750 depending on experience and benefits include:

• Performance related bonus (12.5% target)
• £2,200 flexible benefits allowance
• 12% employer pension / 6% employee
• 28 days holiday + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
• £250 home office setup payment

You’ll join a forward thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation, offering:

• A flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for development and career growth in a scaling business
• A culture built on diversity, collaboration and continuous learning

Pay Range:

£60,000.00

£78,750.00

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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