Submarine Production Supply Chain Engagement Lead - Submarines at Rolls-Royce in Derby, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

stakeholder engagement

roadmap development

portal management

newsletter production

review process

briefing papers

Building strong relationships with the Submarine Production Programme Director's and their teams. Seeing them as a customer to the Supply Chain team and achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction driving ongoing continuous improvement.
Develop and implement the Dreadnought Supply Chain Engagement Road Map aligned with Alliance partners
Supply Chain leaders from each of the four Parties to support ongoing alignment of Supply Chain
Lead Senior Supplier Engagement Review Process
Develop Implement and Maintain Submarine Production Alliance quarterly newsletter
Increased engagement through regular programme updates for tier 2 + suppliers
In conjunction with primes identify target suppliers and prepare forward calendar plan for Senior Leadership Team
Develop and delivery of the Dreadnought Supply Chain Engagement and Communication Strategy, aligning to the broader Dreadnought communications strategy
Increase the awareness and the importance of the Dreadnought and SSNA programmes to the extended Supply Chain tier 2 +
Submarine Production Engagement and Communication, ensure Supply Chain engagement and communication roadmap is aligned
Prepare briefing papers to support engagements for Senior Leadership Team
Track the status of review meetings and follow up actions
Develop and maintain the Submarine Production Alliance Supply Chain Portal
Submarine Productions IP's RR, BAE, Babcock, DSST, ensure governance and MI in place to hold all parties to account to deliver there Supply Chain scope of work
Develop and deliver Submarine Production Alliance Supplier Conferences and engagement events
Submarine Production Managing Director, provide confidence supply chain performance meeting broader programme requirements
Developing relationships and developing/maintaining supplier awareness of the Programme’s needs

Requirements

graduate

leadership

communication

project management

supply chain

security clearance

Graduate-level qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience
Strong leadership / team management skills and experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
Significant experience of working with stakeholders across multiple functions and grade structures
Desirable – experience of working within a major UK investment project, involving both public and private sector organisations
Excellent project management skills.
Hands on approach with "can do attitude"
Experience of working in Supply Chain, preferably with a continuous improvement mentality
Desirable – knowledge of the UK Defence Sector and Submarines Enterprise
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and exert influence both within and outside direct line management
A British National and holds or is willing to obtain security clearance to Security Cleared level before taking up post.
Strong analytical and problem solving ability.

Benefits

Targeted Supplier Forums - with clear goals linked in improved supplier performance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

security clearance (security cleared level) required; must be a uk national or mod‑approved dual national
rolls‑royce will support the application for security check clearance if you do not already hold it

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info

Role

Description

stakeholder engagement

roadmap development

portal management

newsletter production

review process

briefing papers

Building strong relationships with the Submarine Production Programme Director's and their teams. Seeing them as a customer to the Supply Chain team and achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction driving ongoing continuous improvement.
Develop and implement the Dreadnought Supply Chain Engagement Road Map aligned with Alliance partners
Supply Chain leaders from each of the four Parties to support ongoing alignment of Supply Chain
Lead Senior Supplier Engagement Review Process
Develop Implement and Maintain Submarine Production Alliance quarterly newsletter
Increased engagement through regular programme updates for tier 2 + suppliers
In conjunction with primes identify target suppliers and prepare forward calendar plan for Senior Leadership Team
Develop and delivery of the Dreadnought Supply Chain Engagement and Communication Strategy, aligning to the broader Dreadnought communications strategy
Increase the awareness and the importance of the Dreadnought and SSNA programmes to the extended Supply Chain tier 2 +
Submarine Production Engagement and Communication, ensure Supply Chain engagement and communication roadmap is aligned
Prepare briefing papers to support engagements for Senior Leadership Team
Track the status of review meetings and follow up actions
Develop and maintain the Submarine Production Alliance Supply Chain Portal
Submarine Productions IP's RR, BAE, Babcock, DSST, ensure governance and MI in place to hold all parties to account to deliver there Supply Chain scope of work
Develop and deliver Submarine Production Alliance Supplier Conferences and engagement events
Submarine Production Managing Director, provide confidence supply chain performance meeting broader programme requirements
Developing relationships and developing/maintaining supplier awareness of the Programme’s needs

Requirements

graduate

leadership

communication

project management

supply chain

security clearance

Graduate-level qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience
Strong leadership / team management skills and experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
Significant experience of working with stakeholders across multiple functions and grade structures
Desirable – experience of working within a major UK investment project, involving both public and private sector organisations
Excellent project management skills.
Hands on approach with "can do attitude"
Experience of working in Supply Chain, preferably with a continuous improvement mentality
Desirable – knowledge of the UK Defence Sector and Submarines Enterprise
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and exert influence both within and outside direct line management
A British National and holds or is willing to obtain security clearance to Security Cleared level before taking up post.
Strong analytical and problem solving ability.

Benefits

Targeted Supplier Forums - with clear goals linked in improved supplier performance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

security clearance (security cleared level) required; must be a uk national or mod‑approved dual national
rolls‑royce will support the application for security check clearance if you do not already hold it

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info