AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Category Manager to create and implement category strategies and provide leadership to a team that focuses on Science and Engineering.
Managing the end to end Category Management process for a number of categories, such as, Research and Development (R&D) and Manufacturing etc.
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. (Plans to relocate to Green Park, Reading from December 2025).
Package: £63,270 to £90,000 (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 Principal Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, support and execute strategic sourcing activities, and manage supplier relationships.
You will report to the Head of Category - Science and Engineering and lead a category team, driving high performance and setting the direction for the categories ensuring strategic sourcing, contract management and commercial contract management are carried out efficiently, to...