AWE is currently recruiting for an Assistant Category Specialist to provide support to the commercial function across processes, systems, supplier management, governance and reporting.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £29,000 to £35,000 (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

As the Assistant Category Specialist, you will support the category management team in a varied role that will certainly keep you engaged. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Support and contribute to reviews of processes and systems.

• Manage and maintain commercial data (e.g. electronic purchasing system, contractual/supplier records) and/or document libraries.

• Catalogue loading and management.

• Supplier on-boarding and record management.

• Ensuring Supply Chain processes, tools and systems are understood and adhered to.

• Working with key stakeholders to ensure the speedy resolution of queries.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an Assistant Category Specialist with previous experience working within a procurement function, ideally in a category led team. With an understanding of category management and procurement processes.

You will need to have strong computer skills, specifically using MS Office and data analysis so you should be comfortable using spreadsheets.

We would love to hear from you if you are experienced in:

• 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.

Candidates working towards CIPS membership or willing to start training, as part of your ongoing development plan, is preferred.

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 below, 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.

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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