Senior Supply Chain Manager – Enterprise Strategy
Salary: £68,000 – £89,000 DOE
Location: Derby, Warrington, or Manchester – Hybrid working flexibility available
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 role of Senior Supply Chain Manager – Enterprise Strategy to join our Supply Chain Directorate. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape the future of our enterprise-wide supply chain design and delivery model for one of the most ambitious engineering programmes in the UK.
The Role
As Senior Supply Chain Manager – Enterprise Strategy, you will lead the development, deployment, and integration of supply chain strategies that support the delivery of modular nuclear power stations. You’ll provide a clear strategic framework that aligns with business goals, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and communicating holistic supply chain strategies across the enterprise
- Leading cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and execution
- Developing adaptable frameworks to meet diverse client and programme needs
- Providing strategic sourcing recommendations and managing large-scale spend decisions
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure buy-in and delivery
- Acting as a subject matter expert in supply chain strategy, governance, and transformation
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation across supply chain operations
- Managing and mentoring a team of up to four direct reports, with scope to grow
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in strategic supply chain development within complex, regulated industries
- Strong delivery background in procurement, logistics, and cross-functional programme support
- Experience managing suppliers and partners in sectors such as nuclear, aerospace, construction, or energy
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and represent the business externally
- Strong commercial acumen and global outlook
- Excellent planning, reporting, and project management skills
- A degree or equivalent qualification (engineering or MCIPS preferred)
Success in This Role Will Look Like
- A clearly defined and well-integrated enterprise supply chain strategy
- Effective collaboration across functions and with external partners
- High-impact sourcing decisions aligned with programme goals
- A high-performing, strategically focused supply chain team
- Continuous improvement and innovation embedded in supply chain practices
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