Source to Contract Global Process Owner

Job Description

Source to Contract Global Process Owner Derby

Full time

 

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.

 

Position Summary

 

The Source to Contract Global Process Owner is accountable for the design, governance, standardisation, optimisation and continuous improvement of the global Source to Contract process.

The role acts as the process design authority across sourcing and contracting activities, ensuring the process is effective, compliant, digitally enabled and consistently adopted across regions, business units and procurement teams.

The role works closely with Category Management, Procurement Excellence, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Risk and Assurance, Data and Technology teams, and business stakeholders to improve cycle time, compliance, user experience, value delivery and process control across the end-to-end Source to Contract lifecycle.

 

Accountabilities

·       Significant experience in procurement, Source to Contract, procurement operations, procurement excellence or process ownership within a global, complex organisation

·       Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, negotiation preparation, contract lifecycle handover, procurement governance and compliance requirements.

·       Proven experience leading process transformation, continuous improvement, standardisation or operating model change in a matrix environment.

• Experience defining and governing global process standards, controls, KPIs, roles and responsibilities, and process documentation.
• Practical knowledge of procurement technology and digital process enablement, ideally including Coupa, SAP, eSourcing tools, contract management platforms and workflow automation.

·       Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders such as Legal, Finance, Compliance, Risk, Data, Technology, Category Management and shared service teams.

• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to use process, performance and compliance data to identify issues, prioritise improvements and monitor benefits.

·       Experience in aerospace, defence, manufacturing, engineering or another regulated global environment would be beneficial.

 

 

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
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

 

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.

 

Grade: Level C

Hiring Manager – Steven Low

Job Category

Procurement

Posting Date

01 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

07 Oct 2026