Category Manager
Atomic Weapons Establishment
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 have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join our growing team within the business area of R&D Materials and Equipment.This role will focus on the procurement of R&D Materials and Equipment area. This will include understanding the key business strategies, risks, opportunities and economic factors to develop a strategy that will underpin our decision making.As the Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities and supplier relationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier performance, assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management review meetings, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Supply Chain Processes and Strategies.We need you to have experience of working at a similar level within a comparable organisation or industry. You will also:Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual arrangements.Strategic category management.Managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.Pricing arrangements e.g target cost incentive fee.Intellectual Property Rights, Trade Controls and Earned Value Management.Preparing tender packages, conducting tender conferences, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, subcontractor selection.Working within a Procurement Function.Delivering change programmes.Working in cross-functional teams across multiple programmes.Location – ReadingSalary starting at £43,000 to £65,000 dependant on experienceAs part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part timeOpportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and trainingEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your familyA 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.
The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.“Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd April 2024#LI-RSPlease note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.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 us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
£43000 – 65000 per year
Aldermaston, Berkshire
Sat, 23 Mar 2024 08:56:18 GMT
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