Procurement Category Manager - Derby in Aston-on-Trent

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As a Procurement Category Manager, you’ll be part of a function that plays a critical role in our transformation and success. You’ll lead a team of buyers, manage senior‑level supplier relationships, and deliver integrated sourcing strategies that drive performance across Cost, Quality, and Delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a role that blends strategic leadership with hands‑on procurement excellence.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of buyers and take ownership of developing and deploying global commodity/category strategies. You’ll manage strategic sourcing, commercial risk, and supplier performance while driving value, resilience, and competitive advantage. You’ll also coach and mentor your team, helping to strengthen our overall sourcing capability. You’ll blend leadership and hands‑on commercial delivery, working closely with colleagues in Supplier Management Teams, Procurement, Engineering and Quality to turn opportunities into results. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining data‑driven analysis and complex negotiations — all within a fast‑moving, high‑profile environment.

Your responsibilities will include some or all of the following:

• Developing and maintaining integrated category strategies to ensure long‑term supply chain resilience and value creation.
• Leading a team through complex negotiations and business cases, including cost modelling, contract drafting, and stakeholder alignment.
• Taking the lead in developing strong internal stakeholder relationships to enable strong collaboration across your sourcing.
• Negotiating and drafting contracts to support expansion programmes.
• Supporting Make v Buy strategy boards with the appropriate input regarding the external supplier landscape and financial analysis.
• Managing supplier relationships and performance, ensuring appropriate contractual coverage and mitigating commercial risk.
• Supporting supplier consolidation and cost‑saving initiatives across critical supply chains which deliver E2E value.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex problems. Specifically, you’ll need:

• A degree (BA level) and/or CIPS qualifications.
• Experience in Direct and/or Indirect Procurement within a regulated or complex industry.
• A track record of leading negotiations at a senior level and delivering commercial value.
• Expertise in category strategy development, supplier management, and in‑contract performance.
• Understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition / Product Cost Lifecycles and commercial levers.
• A passion for driving change and making a measurable difference.

Generous Annual Leave. Retirement Savings. Group Life Assurance provides 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.

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