SVP Partners
Full Time – Hybrid
Derby
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and 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 believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
The SVP Partners will provide leadership in managing and optimizing strategic partnerships with our largest supplier relationships, including risk and revenue-sharing partners. This role is responsible for driving value creation, ensuring long-term financial and operational alignment, and mitigating risks in these complex, high-value partnerships. The SVP will lead engagement strategies that balance cost, quality, and delivery while fostering innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage across the aerospace supply chain. In additional the role provides direction and alignment with Business Development, ensuring strategies are in place to meet future business requirements and managers all our Joint Operations agreements.
Key Accountabilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for managing RRSP relationships (including RRSP), ensuring alignment with business objectives and maximizing value
Drive financial optimization, ensuring cost efficiency and revenue growth while maintaining strong contractual compliance and governance
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with long-term partner agreements, ensuring sustainable and secure supply chain operations
Lead high-stakes negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms, risk-sharing agreements, and long-term partnership benefits
Foster innovation and operational improvements within partner ecosystems to enhance competitiveness and efficiency
Implement initiatives to optimize lifecycle costs, improve profitability, and enhance return on investment for all agreements, including RRSP
Establish robust performance management frameworks to ensure partners meet contractual obligations and continuously improve
Influence internal and external stakeholders, aligning partner strategies with corporate goals and ensuring executive-level buy-in
Enhance procurement, contracting and operational processes to improve agility, transparency, and risk mitigation
Ensure that all partnerships adhere to sustainability, compliance and regulatory requirements promoting ethical procurement practices
Ownership of all Joint Operations Agreements, ensuring RR is achieving what is requires from these agreements
Key Experiences and Qualifications
Regional Benefits
Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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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.
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.
This job is advertised at the grades 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.
Grade: Management Level A
For more information, please contact: Alison Connaughton alison.connaughton@Rolls-Royce.com
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Procurement
01 Jun 2026; 00:06
09 Jun 2026
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