Job Description
Senior Supplier Relationship Manager Full Time/ Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Derby Help shape a more resilient aerospace supply chain. We’re building a talent pipeline for Senior Planning & Control opportunities. In the Senior Planning and Control role, you’ll lead planning across a supplier category, bringing capacity, materials, inventory and delivery into one forward-looking view. Working within Aerospace Procurement, you’ll turn complex risks into clear recommendations, balance operational and financial priorities, and coach Planning & Control Managers through a matrix structure. These roles lead category planning, applying the Aerospace Procurement planning framework and assuring consistent, high-quality plans across suppliers. What you will be doing: The Senior Planning and Control roles lead category planning, applying the Aerospace Procurement planning framework and assuring consistent, high-quality plans across suppliers. Own category supplier inputs to Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) and Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE), supporting the integrated process led by the Head of Planning. Assess readiness for production rates, connecting supplier capacity, materials, inventory, lead times and recovery plans. Make risks and recovery confidence visible, balancing delivery, inventory, cash and cost to enable timely decisions and escalation. Preferred requirements: Significant experience inexternal-supply planning and control, procurement or supply-chain operations. Strong knowledge of SIOP, S&OE, capacity planning, inventory, material requirements planning, enterprise resource planning and supplier recovery. 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
Senior Planning & Control Manager in Derby 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.
