In this role, you will play a critical part in driving commercial value and cost efficiency across our global IT landscape. You will:
- Lead the commercial and contract management of key supplier relationships
- Interpret and manage contracts, guiding suppliers to meet contractual obligations
- Review and manage contract amendments, providing informed feedback
- Deliver accurate financial forecasting (in-year and forward-looking OPEX spend)
- Identify and drive commercial savings opportunities
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the business
- Align contract performance with business strategy and objectives
- This role is key to delivering cost savings and commercial discipline across Rolls-Royce and Group IT.
- Own the budget for suppliers and the relationships to ensure effective delivery of products and services
- Manage strategic suppliers and oversee budgeting processes
- Drive supplier performance across commercial, operational and SLA metrics
- Lead issue resolution, including escalations and formal dispute processes where required
- Provide actionable supplier performance insights
- Ensure all contractual obligations and deliverables are met in line with agreed schedules
- Strengthen commercial governance and financial discipline across the function
We're seeking a commercially minded professional with strong stakeholder and supplier management experience in a global environment.
You will bring:
- Proven experience with delivery of results in a large, multinational organisation
- Strong senior stakeholder management skills, ideally within service delivery or operations
- Experience working within a shared services model
- Excellent influencing and communication capabilities in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Experience managing high-value third-party suppliers
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
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.
Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.
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.
- 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!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
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.
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Contract & Commercial Lead employer: Rolls-royce
At Rolls-Royce, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in our Bristol/Hybrid location. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that shape the future of technology. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
