AWE is currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager to focus on the procurement of capital investment projects covering construction, site infrastructure improvements, and asset replacement, refurbishment, and demolition.
Location: Reading, with free onsite parking.
Package: £46,000 to £60,000 (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
You will report into the Principal Procurement Manager and be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of strategic sourcing events and supplier relationship management, supporting one of the UK's largest and most strategic infrastructure investments over the next 15 years.
You will be part of a category team of 5 or more procurement professionals, working in a matrix environment. Own the implementation of AWE procurement strategy, market engagements, and tender execution, using collaborative and innovative procurement and contract strategies for your defined categories. Support 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.
As part of your role you will manage the day-to-day procurement of complex infrastructure solutions, including alliances and strategic partnerships. Support the development and implementation of relevant procurement processes, contributing to a culture that shares best practice and strives to continuously improve. Ensure compliance with government procurement regulations and AWE's structured procurement processes.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Procurement Manager with previous experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contractual arrangements, preferably using a variety of pricing arrangements and incentive models under NEC contracts.
We would love to hear from you if you are experienced in:
- Developing and implementing tender, evaluation, and negotiation strategies, including subcontract provisions and selection.
- Strategic category management, with an understanding and appreciation of modern procurement practices.
- Working in cross-functional teams across multiple programmes, alongside managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Operating within complex procurement industries such as defence, nuclear, utilities, or highways.
You will also ideally be MCIPS qualified, or willing to work towards CIPS membership as part of your ongoing development plan.
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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