Supply Chain Development Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Development Manager

Working Pattern: 37hrs pw

Working location: Bristol/Hybrid

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Development Manager to join the Defence Future programs part of Aerospace Procurement capability in Bristol.

Future Programmes UK and International is at the heart of securing the future growth of the Defence business. We are delivering tomorrow’s technology fast, by bringing together the company’s best engineers, programme managers and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions, new and innovative power and propulsion concepts, technology, and applications to meet the customers emerging requirements

What you will be doing:

• Lead the team in the development of a supply chain maturity assessment tool.
• Responsible for understanding the capability and/ or capacity gaps with the identified supply chain.

• Accountable for driving and leading APQP and PPAP for Defence Future Programmes activity within the supply chain
• Undertaking SABRe audits and ESCCA assessments for onboarding new suppliers
• Driving a cost culture into the programme working alongside other critical function
• Ensuring our supply chain provide good value for money.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• A degree at BA level, coupled with experience of working with supply chains and engineers and proven leadership at this level in a regulated or complex industry. 
• Strong quality and ME skills demonstrated through a proven track record of successful supplier engagement activities at a senior level.
• Understanding of SABRe and other supplier certifications
• Passion to drive change and make a difference combined with ability to solve complex problems.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance.  Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.  Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

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

Closing date: 05/04/26

Any questions please contact - Chris Jefferies

Job Category

Procurement

Posting Date

20 Mar 2026; 00:03

Posting End Date

04 Apr 2026