Job Description Supply Chain Development Manager Full Time Bristol Why Rolls-Royce? An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Development Manager to join the Defence Future programs part of Aerospace Procurement capability in Bristol. As the Supply Chain Development Manager you will lead a team of Mechanical Engineers and Quality Engineers to develop and approve the supply chain required to support the Defence Future Programmes. Working with the broader Rolls Royce team you will capture requirements, then plan and execute work packages that deliver against the objective. You will foster strong relationships to implement a self-directed team that works alongside the Buyer, PDL and ME in establishing the desired supply chain. Your creative approach will establish sustainable, long term supply chains, providing a competitive edge for Rolls-Royce, our customers, and suppliers. You will manage strategic senior level relationships both internally and externally, coach and mentor your team to strengthen our supply chain performance over the life of the programme. 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 Accountable to identify and implement solutions to develop the supply chain as necessary Undertaking SABRe audits for onboarding new suppliers Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the i ndividual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who we’re looking for: Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are 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. and make a difference combined with ability to solve complex problems. To apply for this role, you must be able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work. Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 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 This job is advertised at the grade shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy Grade: Level C Closing Date: Midnight 20th November 2024 For further information please contact: Andrew Fleetwood Job Category Quality Posting Date 06 Nov 2024; 00:11 Posting End Date 20 Nov 2024