Strategic Procurement and Category Manager

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom AWE Full time
About the Role

AWE is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the procurement of capital investment projects, focusing on construction, site infrastructure improvements, and asset replacement, refurbishment, and demolition.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage complex procurement processes within a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with Public, Utilities, or Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations.
  2. Develop and deliver strategic sourcing events and supplier relationship management, supporting one of the UK's largest infrastructure investments.
  3. Collaborate with a category team of 5 or more procurement professionals to develop and implement AWE's procurement strategy.
  4. Manage the procurement of complex infrastructure solutions, including alliances and strategic partnerships.
  5. Ensure compliance with government procurement regulations and AWE's structured procurement processes.
What We Offer
  1. 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday off work, and 270 hours of annual leave.
  2. Market-leading contributory pension scheme.
  3. Family-friendly policies, including maternity leave, paternity leave, and flexible working requests.
  4. Opportunities for professional career development and funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
  5. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
  6. Life Assurance and access to savings on everyday spending.
  7. Paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring.

Hybrid working is available for this role, with typically 2 days onsite per week.



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