Category Management Specialist

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE plc Full time
Job Description

AWE plc is currently seeking an experienced Category Management Specialist to provide support to the commercial function across processes, systems, supplier management, governance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and contribute to reviews of commercial processes and systems.
  • Manage and maintain commercial data, including electronic purchasing systems and contractual/supplier records.
  • Catalogue loading and management.
  • Supplier on-boarding and record management.
  • Ensure Supply Chain processes, tools, and systems are understood and adhered to.
  • Work with key stakeholders to ensure the speedy resolution of queries.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working within a procurement function, ideally in a category-led team.
  • Understanding of category management and procurement processes.
  • Strong computer skills, specifically using MS Office and data analysis.
  • Proficiency in use of Excel.
  • Advanced user of electronic purchasing systems (e.g. Oracle and information management tools).
  • Able to adapt method of communicating to a range of stakeholders.
  • Preference for working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment.
  • Proactive approach, tackles issues before they become problems.

Benefits:

  • 9-day working fortnight.
  • Market-leading contributory pension scheme.
  • Family-friendly policies, including maternity leave and paternity leave.
  • Opportunities for professional career development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Discounts on everyday spending.
  • Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering and public service.

Security Clearance: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE plc. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

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

Equal Opportunities: AWE plc is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.



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