AWE
CategorySpecialist
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“Category Specialist at AWE. Skills: Category management, Strategic sourcing, Contract management, Supplier relationship management. Assist with implementation and execution of category management. Assist with strategic sourcing”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering to Category targets and KPIs for assigned spend categories
Industry & Context.
Tackles issues before they become problems
Must obtain and maintain necessary security clearance, Must be a British Citizen, Must have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance, Must have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years for DV clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
IT skills, in particular MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Experience of working within a Commercial Environment, Proficiency in use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Advanced user of electronic purchasing systems (e. g. Oracle and information management tools), Understanding of Category lifecycle including Public Procurement regulations, British Citizen
Nice to Have
Previous experience as a Buyer, working within a procurement function, ideally in a category-led team, Understanding of category management and procurement processes, Exposure to indirect spend areas such as IT or professional services, Familiar with supporting buying activities such as the preparation of tenders and supplier negotiation, Team player and the ability to work independently, Good stakeholder management skills, Preference for working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment, Proactive approach, tackles issues before they become problems
What You'll Do.
Assist with implementation and execution of category management
Assist with strategic sourcing
Assist with contract management
Assist with supplier relationship management
Assist with commercial and contract performance support
Contribute to category strategy development
Assist with implementation of category strategy
Prepare and support execution of RFx processes
Support in supplier evaluation and selection
Support contract negotiation
Support business award and contract handover
Support supplier relationship management for key suppliers
Monitor supplier performance
Assist with external management review meetings
Manage spend and supplier classification
Secure competition in supplier base
Deliver to Category targets and KPIs
Conduct Business Intelligence and Benchmarking
Perform market analysis
Identify and track cost reduction initiatives
Ensure contract management and continuity
Ensure competitive initial cost and total cost development
Assist in preparation and execution of contracts
Assist in management of commercial risks
Forecast spend and change impacts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Vendor/stakeholder management
Full Job Description
**If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.** AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as a Category Specialist, you’ll help to assist with the implementation and execution of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management within assigned categories. Assist with commercial and contract performance support to the business to allow management of project and commercial risk. **Package:** £37,910 to £46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). **Location:** Reading, with free onsite parking. **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. **_Ready to play your part?_** **At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?** As a Category Specialist, you will contribute to the development and assist with the implementation of the category strategy. You will prepare and support the execution of RFx processes, support in supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business. You will also support supplier relationship management for key suppliers whilst monitoring supplier performance, and assist with external management review meetings. As part of your role, you will also be involved in, but not limited to: * Supplier base management, spend and supplier classification, securing competition in the supplier base. * Delivering to Category targets and KPIs for assigned spend categories. * Business
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