Awe Plc | Principal Procurement Manager

2 days ago


Basingstoke, United Kingdom Awe Plc Full time

AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Procurement Manager to take up a brand new role and lead one of our procurement teams that is responsible for developing and managing the procurement of major capital investment projects covering construction and infrastructure.
Location: Reading, with free onsite parking.
Package: From £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.
We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Let us introduce the role
It's an exciting time to join the AWE Procurement team, where we are growing and developing the team to support one of the UK's largest and most strategic infrastructure investments over the next 15 years.
Our people are a priority, and we need an experienced procurement leader to help us achieve our goal of being a best-in-class procurement function.
The role reports into the Procurement Lead and will manage one of three procurement category teams.
You will be responsible for leading and managing the team, acting as 1st line assurance in procurement strategy development and the management of strategic sourcing events.
You be accountable for developing route to market solutions that adopt latest procurement thinking and ensuring compliance to procurement regulations and our obligations as public sector contracting authority.
In this role, you will: Foster a culture of care and respect, leading a team of between 5-10 procurement professionals (including coaching, mentoring, development planning and performance management).
Lead the development of AWE procurement strategy, market engagements, and tender execution, using collaborative and innovative procurement and contract strategies.
Be accountable for the development of route to market solutions that adopt latest procurement thinking, ensuring compliance to procurement regulations and our commitments to equality, fairness, and transparency.
Oversee the procurement of complex infrastructure solutions, including alliances and strategic partnerships.
Support the development and implementation of procurement processes, driving a culture that shares best practice and strives to continuously improve.
Ensure that our procurements are compliant with all relevant regulation and legislation.
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following: A knack for people and high emotional intelligence.
The ability to get things done, and support others to do the same.
Exceptional leadership skills, to help coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
Expertise in the procurement of complex infrastructure contracts, with experience of the PCR and/or DSPCR.
However, similar experience with the UCR would also be considered.
An eye for detail and be able to review, challenge and provide ongoing oversight and advice to all aspects of procurement strategy and management.
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table.
We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'.
That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience.
Even if you don't meet every point, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following, but it's not a deal-breaker if you don't: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NEC contracts.
Managing the procurement construction and major infrastructure projects, including alliances/strategic partnerships/enterprises Experience in procurement programme management.
Working and leading matrix teams You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload.
You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you.
These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
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.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
This will be funded by AWE.
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.
We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process.
Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.
Typically 2 days onsite per week.
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 will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
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