Commercial Managers

We are now recruiting for multiple positions across the Commercial function including Commercial Manager(s) – Supply Chain & Partnerships, to be involved in an industry leading, cutting-edge project for a new type of power station. We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

The role provides the unique opportunity to work in an exciting new nuclear age engaging and working with strategic customers, suppliers and partners, developing meaningful relationships with some of the largest entities across the globe.

The Commercial Team is responsible for supporting our procurement and purchasing colleagues with defining contracting strategies and leading the negotiation and execution of appropriate terms and conditions, as well as providing post-contract commercial support.

The role will require the successful candidate to manage and lead on a variety of commercial activity, including the negotiation and delivery of contracts in line with business strategy, requirements and budget.

• Be aligned to commodity teams to support contracting strategy decisions and identify appropriate contracting mechanisms/agreements to execute those strategies.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation and ensure compliance with company policy and process.

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.

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Drafting, negotiating, executing and management of contracts with third parties, such as supplier, customer, partner, regulatory and government entities across the globe (including face to face, where applicable). You will be working with complex nature or high value outcomes whilst assessing the risk to the business.
• Commercial Strategy & Pricing: Contribute and deliver the commercial thinking into business strategies relating to customers, suppliers and partners. This could include determining appropriate contract forms, models, pricing, payment, risk allocation etc.
• Development of the Commercial Function: A priority activity is the development and maturity of the commercial function in a newly formed business including leading activities and improvements in relation to governance, processes, policies, training and the development of contract templates and guidance.
• Internal Interface: You will be interfacing with internal stakeholders, individuals and departments within the Company at all levels for a variety of purposes. You ideally will have already gained experience in influencing challenging decision making within a challenging and ambiguous environment.
• Presenting Information to Stakeholders: You will already have existing experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Law or Finance
• Demonstrated commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
• Proven good interpersonal and organisation skills.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting personal objectives and working within demanding timescales.
• Experience with managing or negotiating contracts within a highly regulated environment.
• Experience in supplier facing role.