Category Specialist

2 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 is currently recruiting for a Category Specialist to join our growing team.

As a Category Specialist you support the implementation and execution of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management within assigned categories, with the ultimate objective of leveraging and securing AWE supplier base to support its current and future business requirements, whilst mitigating risks. Assist with Commercial and Contract Performance support to the business to allow management of project and commercial risk.

Package: from £33,350 to £50,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Location: Reading / Basingstoke area

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:
- Market leading contributory pension scheme- Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off)- Flexible working hours- Salary sacrifice scheme- “_
- 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._
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Ideally you will have experience at a similar level within a comparable organisation or industry. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual arrangements. Strategic category management. Managing multiple stakeholders and priorities. Pricing arrangements. Preparing tender packages, conducting tender competitions, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, subcontractor selection. Working within a Procurement Function.

We would love to hear from individuals with the following:
- Proficiency with MS Office products especially Excel- Strong negotiator/influencer- Able to translate and analyse financial information- Risk and opportunity management- Proactive approach, tackles issues before they become problems- Strong team player- Proven record of delivering business objectives on time, in full and within budget

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