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

As we now enter our Industrialisation phase, we seek a Supply Chain Manager – Emerging Markets, reporting to our Senior Supply Chain Manager – Customer Programme & Planning, you'll manage Emerging Market strategies and relationships that support delivery of our key Business and Strategy Team objectives.

What you’ll be doing 

• Lead account- and and relationship-management with our target Customers

• Plan, develop and deliver our Emerging Markets Operations Procurement and Supply Chain strategy

• Ensure category, operational, and key supplier strategies meet customer requirements and deliverables as part of the wider Operations and Procurement functions

• Meet and exceed KPIs aligned with Customer Satisfaction and specific in-contract performance measures

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the supply markets, supplier capabilities, technology, processes, and geography of the service line

What you will bring

• Deep knowledge and understanding of supply chain management

• Demonstrable experience of managing UK and International external Customers

• The ability to identify opportunities, manage risks, and implement changes within a customer environment without any detrimental impact

• Skill in managing and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner

and if you have MCIPS and/or nuclear market experience (prized by us but not essential) , with the desire to work in first of its kind environment, then you really should think about applying!

Location & Ways of Working 

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular domestic and international travel required. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Salary: £44,600 – £55,150 depending on experience and our excellent benefits include: 

• 12.5% 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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