Supplier Operations Specialist - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PRJob Type: Full-TimeSalary: £30090 - £32000 per annumAWE is currently recruiting a Supplier Operations Specialist to support Commercial Management (Supply Chain) across processes, systems, supplier management, governance and reporting. This includes supplier onboarding. Please note, this is an 18-month fixed term contract. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking.Package: from £30,090 to £32,000 (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. 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 the Supplier Operations Specialist, you will provide specialist support to the Service Centre. You will build strong relationships with various teams across the business, as well as new and existing suppliers and work closely with Category Managers in support of tenders, to help determine the correct question sets to be asked and supplier onboarding. Your role will also include: Management of approved suppliers including supplier records and due diligence activities.Assisting with data collection and validation for Service Centre reporting within the category structure.Supporting the management of allocated supplier relationships.Continuously maintaining Fusion housekeeping to ensure the accuracy of supplier data.Developing and maintaining working relationships and awareness with key internal stakeholders.Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Who are we looking for? Previous experience in supplier management or supply chain is not essential. If you have transferable skills and experience of creating and maintaining records, such as, customer, personnel and/or public records, we would like to hear from you. You will be responsible for: Supplier on-boarding and record management. Ensuring suppliers are onboarded in a professional, efficient, and timely manner.Working with the Technical Advisors to ensure data is shared in a coherent and timely manner and approvals are completed in line with the demander's timelines.Working with key stakeholders to fully understand the onboarding requirements and maintaining good communications.Working with potential suppliers to fully explain AWE requirements and ensure documentation is completed to the required standards.Promoting and ensuring the use of a fully evaluated and approved supply base.Working with key stakeholders to ensure the speedy resolution of queries. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Good standard of general education or equivalent experience.Clear and confident communicator.Accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to develop constructive relationships.Planning and prioritising. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 1-2 days onsite per week. #LI-RS1#LI-Hybrid