Category Manager

3 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

AWE have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to be responsible for the implementation and delivery of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management for assigned categories within Research and Development (R&D) including equipment and consumables.

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.

We are seeking individuals who have worked at a similar level within a comparable organisation or industry. You will also have experience of:
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual arrangements.
  • 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.

    Location - Aldermaston

    Salary starting at £46,000 to £60,000 dependant on experience

    As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
    • 270 hours of annual leave (that’s at least 25 days plus bank holidays), and every other Friday off work.
    • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
    • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include. funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
    • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13%, depending on your own contribution).
    • Life Assurance.
    • Free onsite parking

      “This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
      The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.“

      Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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      Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

      Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

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