Category Specialist

4 weeks ago

Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE PLC Full time

AWE have an exciting opportunity for a Category Specialist to join our growing team.

The purpose of the role is to assist with the implementation and execution of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management within assigned categories. Assist with commercial and contract performance supportto the business to allow management of project and commercial risk.

As the Category Specialist, you will contribute to the development and assist with the implementation of a category strategy. Prepare and support the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award andcontract handover to the business. Prepare input and support supplier relationship management for key suppliers whilst monitoring supplier performance. Prepare and assist with external management review meetings.

Location: Reading / Basingstoke Area
Starting salary: From £33,350 to £50,000 dependant on experience.

AWE (**one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK**) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

- Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
- Life Assurance
- 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 for your family
- A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
- "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. _

Ideally you will have experience of working at a similar level within a comparable organisation (MOD, Defence, Nuclear, Regulated) or industry. You will also have experience of:

- MS Office products especially Excel.
- Strong negotiator/influencer.
- Able to translate and analyse financial information e.g supplier accounts, cost data etc.
- Risk and opportunity management.
- Proactive approach, tackles issues before they become problems.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual arrangements.
- Managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Pricing arrangements e.g target cost incentive fee.
- Preparing tender packages, conducting tender competitions, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, subcontractor selection.
- Working within a Procurement Function.

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