Procurement Development Manager - Risk
Rolls-RoyceProcurement Development Manager - Risk
Position: Full Time Location: Derby/Hybrid Grade: Level C Closing Date: 17th July 2026
About Rolls-Royce
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on global procurement? As our Purchasing Development Manager – Risk, you'll drive innovation and excellence across the group-wide procurement risk process. This is your opportunity to shape how we manage supplier risk, enhance operational resilience, and deliver smarter tools and processes that keep our supply chain strong. You'll collaborate closely with the Head of Group Procurement Risk, championing continuous improvement, executive reporting, and the rollout of transformative change programs. From developing new tools to leading training initiatives, your work will empower teams across all divisions to operate with confidence and precision. If you're passionate about strategic problem-solving, process optimization, and building a culture of proactive risk management, this role offers the perfect platform to lead, influence, and grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, improvement and deployment of global purchasing risk processes, policies, templates and tools, ensuring that they are fully integrated into the company's operating system(s)
- Define and lead all Risk governance for the function
- Support the communication and execution of the strategy and policies relating to Procurement Risk
- Support and co-ordinate operational reporting and data integrity
- Support the development and deployment of functional change management projects across the Procurement function
- Provide structure and governance to ensure the effective deployment of projects
- Develop comprehensive workable issue solutions in complex situations
- Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the function to implement functional priorities
- Drive action across the group to increase supply chain resilience, minimise EBIT at risk and ensure a rapid response to arising incidents
- Play an active role in horizon scanning for any potential arising internal or external risks affecting the supply chain or internal procurement function
- Work closely with the wider Compliance, Risk & Assurance team to understand any macro level risks and capture these within the Group Procurement Risk Management framework
Requirements
- A global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working
- Experience with SCRM (Supply Chain Risk Management), Business Continuity Management, and financial risk
- Execution focussed with a results and delivery mindset
- Experience of influencing and building relationships
- Proven delivery of managing change programmes, embedding core standards and new ways of working
- Experience in Procurement roles and working practices
- Programme management skills and experience
Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
Additional Information
Professional Level and Salary: The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be grade Level C. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
Priority consideration: The priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
Application advice: It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Contacts: Chris Gillott/Jason Kasper (People Leader); Batinder Chana (for further information)
Posting Date: 02 Jul 2026 Job Category: Procurement
About Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce is a British multinational company that designs, manufactures and services power and propulsion systems for use in the air, on land and at sea. It is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aircraft engines and also serves defence, marine and energy markets, operating through segments including Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems.
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