Category Manager - AWE PLC : Job Details

Category Manager

AWE PLC

Job Location : Berkshire, UK

Posted on : 11/12/2024 - Valid Till : 08/01/2025

Job Description :

AWE is recruiting a Category Manager to get involved in indirect corporate procurement categories such as C&PS, Finance, HR, Legal, & Marketing etc.

Location:RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £46,000 to £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

As the Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities and supplier relationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier performance, assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management review meetings, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Supply Chain Processes and Strategies.

Who are we looking for?

We are ideally looking for procurement specialists with strong stakeholder management skills. Previous public sector experience or worked in a highly regulated environment and understands the importance of governance is advantageous, but not essential.

Working at a similar level within a comparable organisation or industry, you will also:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual arrangements, framework agreements.

  • Strategic category management.

  • Managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.

  • Pricing arrangements e.g target cost incentive fee.

  • Intellectual Property Rights, Trade Controls and Earned Value Management.

  • Preparing tender packages, conducting tender conferences, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, subcontractor selection.

  • Working within a Procurement Function.

  • Delivering change programmes.

  • Working in cross-functional teams across multiple programmes.

  • CIPS training/qualifications or willing to go on the course.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

  • 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

  • Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

  • Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.

  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 days onsite per week.

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Salary : 46000 - 65000

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