Supply Chain Development Manager (Readiness)
We anticipate offering between £57,600 - £74,000 DOE
Derby, Warrington OR Manchester offices - Hybrid working flexibility
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.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Supply Chain Development Manager (Readiness), to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry.
Role Purpose
The Supply Chain Development Manager's role is responsible for fostering strong supplier relationships and driving strategic sourcing initiatives. Managing and improving the supplier performance to meet the agreed quality, cost, and delivery objectives, and our nuclear safety culture. Working closely with suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement, implementing development plans, and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Ensuring that Rolls-Royce SMR are ready for producing our products and services.
Key responsibilities
- Developing and implementing supplier development strategies to improve supplier performance
- Conducting regular assessments and audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with quality, cost and delivery requirements as well as health and safety
- Identifying opportunities for improvement in supplier processes and capabilities
- Collaborating with suppliers to develop and implement improvement plans
- Monitoring and tracking supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery and cost
- Facilitating communication and collaboration between suppliers and internal teams
What we are looking for
- The fundamental toolkit of process, personality and behavioural attributes that underpin the ability to provide credible advice and challenge to a wide variety of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience in delivering supply chain development activity in accordance with the good practice expected of the nuclear industry
- Experience of applying the principles of Leadership and Management for Safety principles within their work (This area relates to the topic as defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s GSR Part 2)
- Awareness of how their role helps in the overall assurance that our product protects people from harm
- Integrity in leading by example in all aspects of Nuclear Safety Culture and have demonstrable capability to influence cultural change in teams and individuals
- Understand, analysis information and relay it into a development plan
- Project management skills to ensure that agreed milestones are achieved
- DMAIC toolset and implementation
Qualifications and experience
- Degree in an associated discipline or relevant industry certifications
- Experience in the nuclear industry or Risk/Governance environment
- Knowledge of LEAN DMAIC process
- Master black belt or Black belt preferable
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.
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check