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SalaryAWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Business Partner to join our growing team. We ideally seek an individual with previous procurement experience, who is capable of managing multiple stakeholders, to get involved in demand planning for key manufacturing programmes.
As a Senior Procurement Business Partner, you will act as single point of contact for your designated business function for all Supply Chain activities. Working closely with internal stakeholders, understanding and mitigating risks, and promoting category management, sourcing strategies and demand management planning.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for diversity in their role, as no two days are the same and you will be faced with new challenges to overcome on a regular basis.
We would like you to have experience of:
Working within a Category Manager, buyer or similar procurement role and with an understanding of Supply chain
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts
Application of supplier management strategies to maximise benefits and minimise risk
Working with multiple stakeholders and delivering multiple objectives, on time in full
Dealing tactfully and constructively with challenging people and situations
Public procurement regulations is desirable
Key Accountabilities:
Sourcing contribution (including efficiencies and risk mitigation)
Demand management planning
Ensure category strategies and preferred supplier lists are communicated and implemented
Drive Business Ideas, Strategies and Preferred Supplier Lists, securing that that category strategies and preferred supplier list are implemented
Identify needs in projects and product areas and anticipate trends to ensure that they are incorporated and addressed in Category and Sourcing strategies
Building relationships through early involvement and proactive engagement
Represent and secure Supply Chain interest at Stakeholders decision and strategy forums
Develop customized sourcing solution strategies and plans
Contribute to make/buy preparation and decisions
Support and provide input to the Process and Performance team as appropriate
Support the development and interface with the Service Centre
Package: from £57,000 to £75,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Location: Reading
AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which 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 time
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
Life Assurance
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 for your family
A 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: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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