Job Description Senior Supplier Relationship Manager Full Time/ Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Derby You will be passionate about shaping strategic supplier partnerships that create lasting value. We’re building a talent pipeline for future VP Supplier Relationship opportunities. You’ll own the strategic relationship with an allocated supplier, connecting cost, cash, technology, innovation, capacity, performance and risk in one account strategy. You’ll build executive partnerships and mobilise cross-functional expertise to turn shared priorities into measurable outcomes. What you will be doing: In the Senior Supplier Relationship role, you will own the supplier account strategy, setting clear relationship objectives, value priorities and measures of success. Lead executive engagement, strategic negotiations and issue resolution, Unlock and track opportunities across cost, cash, technology, innovation, capacity and partnership. Connect demand, capacity and resilience with financial, geopolitical and technology risks, ensuring clear ownership of mitigation. Preferred requirements: Extensive leadership experience in strategic supplier relationships, key-account management, procurement or commercial roles within a complex global organisation. Passionate about creating long-term supplier value across cost, cash, technology, innovation, capacity and risk. Strong commercial judgement and executive relationship skills, translating complex opportunities and risks into clear strategy and outcomes. Why join 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. Regional benefits: Generous Annual Leave Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust 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! Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 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 Level B. 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. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Job Category Procurement Posting Date 11 Nov 2026; 00:11 Posting End Date 25 Nov 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

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