Procurement Category Manager
Full time
Bristol/Hybrid
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and we 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 champions inclusivity, creativity, and your professional growth.
Position Summary
As a Procurement Category Manager, you’ll be responsible for major aerospace supplier accounts within the (EMEA) Europe & Row region. This role combines post-award contract management with Commercial Subject Matter Expertise, driving value through in-contract cost, performance management and risk mitigation strategies.
Beyond this, championing Digital and Sprint Project Management, leading rapid-response initiatives and digital upskilling programs that modernize category operations and deliver on high-priority leadership mandates.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll lead a team of buyers and take ownership of developing and deploying global commodity strategies. You’ll manage strategic sourcing, commercial risk, and supplier performance while driving value, resilience, and competitive advantage. You’ll also coach and mentor your team, helping to strengthen our overall sourcing capability.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading complex negotiations and business cases, including cost modelling, contract drafting, and stakeholder alignment.
Developing and maintaining integrated category strategies to ensure long-term supply chain resilience and value creation.
Managing supplier relationships and performance, ensuring appropriate contractual coverage and mitigating commercial risk.
Supporting supplier consolidation and cost-saving initiatives across critical supply chains.
Driving a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within your team.
Position qualifications
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex problems. Specifically, you’ll need:
A degree (BA level) and/or CIPS qualifications.
Experience in Direct and/or Indirect Procurement within a regulated or complex industry.
A track record of leading negotiations at a senior level and delivering commercial value.
Expertise in category strategy development, supplier management, and in-contract performance.
Understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition / Product Cost Lifecycles and commercial levers.
A passion for driving change and making a measurable difference.
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 C.
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.
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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.
Grade: Level C
Closing Date: 2 weeks
People Leader: Debbie Hannabuss
For further information please contact: Batinder Chana