Procurement Manager – Services & Operations

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead the development of high value, complex services contracts and relationships .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWarrington • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in complex procurement management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management within regulated sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance and delivering measurable value.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Complex Procurement ManagementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationStakeholder ManagementSupplier Relationship Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

ProcurementTenderingContract DevelopmentNegotiationCommercial AcumenProject ManagementValue EngineeringRisk ReductionSourcing ProcessesSupplier Consolidation

Soft Skills

InfluencingCoachingOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

MCIPSMRICSAPM AccreditationBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesEngineeringConsultingDigital ServicesProgramme Delivery PartnershipsRegulated SectorsNuclearEnergyRailAerospace

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of high value, complex services contracts and relationships
Manage procurement activities across professional services, specialist support, consultancy, digital services, programme delivery partnerships and Alliance contracts
Establish and lead cross functional purchasing and sourcing teams
Drive end to end procurement activity, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contract development, award and mobilisation
Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring compliance, quality, delivery and continuous improvement
Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for complex frameworks, MSAs, SoWs, supply agreements and rate based service agreements
Influence senior stakeholders across Engineering, Programme Delivery, Programme Controls, Finance, Digital, HR, Operations and Legal
Act as subject matter expert for the category in procurement, providing commercial leadership and market insight
Ensure strong governance, documentation and adherence to best practice sourcing processes
Lead or contribute to supplier consolidation, value engineering, contract standardisation, risk reduction and sustainability initiatives
Manage, coach and develop a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing complex procurement, ideally across professional services, engineering, consulting, technical services, digital services
Experience in leading procurement for programme delivery partnerships or alliance agreements would be beneficial
Strong commercial acumen with experience in complex negotiations, strategic sourcing and delivering measurable value
Experience leading cross functional teams and delivering outcomes in complex, regulated or project driven environments
Ability to interpret commercial, financial and technical information to provide clear recommendations
Experience working with suppliers/partners in regulated sectors (nuclear, energy, rail, aerospace, defence, infrastructure or similar)
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
Strong organisational and project management skills
MCIPS/MRICS qualified or working towards qualification welcomed
APM accreditation prized
Required to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Required to satisfactorily complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Required to satisfactorily complete a basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

12% performance-related bonus
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 to build a personalised package
Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee
Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
£250 one-off home-office setup payment
A flexible and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career progression and professional development
A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning