Procurement Manager – People Capability & Training

Procurement Manager – People Capability & Training

Location

Hybrid working with your primary office location being whichever is closest to you: Derby, Warrington, or Manchester.

Salary

£60,000 - £78,750 + £2,200 benefits allowance + 12.5% bonus.

Overview

Our Mission: deliver clean, affordable energy for all through the development of our Small Modular Reactor technology, supporting a global transition to low‑carbon power.

The Procurement & Supply Chain function is key to the successful delivery of Rolls‑Royce SMR.

This role will lead the development and delivery of the Procurement & Supply Chain capability strategy, shaping the future of capability across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Procurement & Supply Chain Academy and supporting learning curriculum.
• Develop and maintain capability frameworks, knowledge models, and career pathways that support professional development across all levels of the function.
• Drive the delivery of the Procurement & Supply Chain capability strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and workforce development plans.
• Develop meaningful capability reporting and performance measures that provide visibility of training effectiveness and organisational readiness.
• Manage apprentice and graduate development programmes, including structured career pathways, coaching and mentoring support.
• Champion continuous improvement across learning, development and capability activities, identifying innovative ways to strengthen organisational performance and employee development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant Procurement or Supply Chain experience gained within a complex organisational environment.
• Experience developing competency frameworks, capability models, training programmes, or structured development pathways.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to engage at all levels of a business.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing individuals and teams.
• Passion for learning, development and building high‑performing organisations.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent demonstrable industry experience.
• Professional qualifications such as MCIPS, Io SCM or equivalent are advantageous.

Benefits

• Bonus – performance‑related target opportunity 12.5%.
• Benefits allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling a bespoke package.
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays – 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care.
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay.
• Access to professional development and career growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling organisation.
• Security & Screening
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Financial probity checks
• Diversity & Inclusion
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
• As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and supportive recruitment experience for everyone.
• We can accommodate flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments where needed.
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