Procurement Manager – People Capability & Training
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We anticipate offering between £57,600 - £74,000 (DOE)
Derby, Warrington or Manchester offices – Hybrid flexible working
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. Rolls-Royce SMR is a bold and ambitious company with a highly skilled workforce that operates at pace to maintain competitive advantage and to succeed on our vision to deliver affordable energy for all.
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Department: Supply Chain
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £57,600 - £75,600
Closing date: 08/08/2025
Role Related
Procurement Manager – People Capability & Training
We anticipate offering between £57,600 - £74,000 (DOE)
Derby, Warrington or Manchester offices – Hybrid flexible working
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. Rolls-Royce SMR is a bold and ambitious company with a highly skilled workforce that operates at pace to maintain competitive advantage and to succeed on our vision to deliver affordable energy for all.
We are now recruiting for a Procurement Manager – People Capability & Training to lead the development of our Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) capability strategy and deliver a world-class learning and development programme across the function.
Role Purpose
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of procurement and supply chain capability in a first-of-its-kind engineering programme. You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive training and development framework that supports our Intelligent Customer model and ensures our people are suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) – from apprentices to senior leaders.
You’ll lead the creation of the P&SC Academy and Knowledge Model, working closely with central Talent, Recruitment, and Capability teams to deliver our strategic pillars: Invest, Strengthen, and Develop. You’ll also act as a subject matter expert, providing coaching and mentoring to drive a high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the P&SC Academy and curriculum to support career pathways and continuous learning.
- Lead the design and delivery of apprenticeship and graduate programmes to build a strong talent pipeline.
- Create and maintain a capability and training dashboard to monitor learning effectiveness and outcomes.
- Collaborate with central teams to align with business-wide capability initiatives and support STEM outreach.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation in training delivery and content.
- Promote a culture of professional development, inclusion, and high performance across the function.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for people development and a strong background in procurement or supply chain. You’ll bring:
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- MCIPS or IoSCM qualification (or equivalent).
- 10+ years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
- Proven experience in developing and delivering training and capability frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- A collaborative and forward-thinking mindset.
- Understanding of nuclear regulatory requirements.
- FCIPS or IoSCM Expert membership.
- Associate membership of CIPD or the Learning and Performance Institute.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
- A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
- A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
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
We anticipate offering between £57,600 - £74,000 DOE plus:-
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
- Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
- £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
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
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