Overview
AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager to implement category strategy for Capital Projects supporting our utilities infrastructure. Salary starts at £63,270 and the role is based in Reading (Green Park) with free onsite parking.
Working pattern
AWE operates a 9‑day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are considered so your work may fit your lifestyle.
Responsibilities
* Shape wider category strategy for utilities infrastructure and deliver strategic frameworks.
* Run tenders within agreed frameworks and work with the strategic sourcing team to procure complex procurements.
* Oversee performance of agreed frameworks and lead commercial negotiations across technically and high‑risk contractual environments.
* Manage NEC4 infrastructure contracts, translate business requirements and drive value for money using industry leading contract management techniques.
Qualifications
* Commercial contract management experience with public procurement regulations knowledge.
* End‑to‑end procurement process understanding, including pre and post contract, and utilisation of contract management tools such as CEMAR.
* Previous experience leading the commercial management of high‑value frameworks supporting utilities or critical infrastructure programmes.
* Proven track record of delivering complex commercial negotiations, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts, pricing options and placing call‑off contracts is essential.
* Preferred: CIPS membership or willingness to start training.
Key skills
* Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
* Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
* Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPIsli>
* Managing and mitigating risks.
* Creating meaningful relationships with stakeholders.
Benefits
* 9‑day working fortnight – every other Friday off and 270 hours of annual leave.
* Market‑leading contributory pension scheme – 9% to 13% of pensionable pay.
* Family‑friendly policies: 39 weeks full‑pay maternity leave and 4 weeks full‑pay paternity leave.
* Professional career development funding for membership of a relevant professional body.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* Life Assurance – 4× annual salary.
* Discounts on everyday spending.
* Special leave policy – paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
Hybrid working
Hybrid working available on an informal, non‑contractual basis – typically 2‑3 days onsite per week.
Next steps
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives. If you feel this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please apply – we’d love to receive your application.
Important information you need to know
* Apply promptly – the role may close if applications are high.
* Security clearance – you must obtain and maintain the necessary clearance. AWE will fund the SC clearance. You must be a British citizen resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV clearance.
* Adjustments/ accommodations – let us know on your application form if you need any during the recruitment process.
* Interviews typically over Teams and a one‑stage process for most roles.
AWE is committed to creating workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences. We encourage diverse applicants and maintain a genuine culture of openness and inclusion.
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