Procurement Specialist

AWE is currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to support the procurement of capital investment projects covering construction, site infrastructure improvements, and asset replacement, refurbishment, and demolition. Location: Reading , with free onsite parking . Package: £36,000 to £45,000 (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 part of a central procurement team, in which you will play a supporting role in the development and delivery of strategic sourcing events, 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 made up of around 5 procurement professionals, working in a matrix environment. The Procurement Specialist is a development role, in which you will support the implementation of AWE procurement strategy, market engagements, and tender execution. You will 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. The Procurement Specialist supports the day-to-day procurement of complex infrastructure solutions, including all systems management (such as our Purchase to Pay system, eSourcing Portal, and procurement mailboxes). You will be responsible for managing clarifications with tenderers during the procurement process, ensuring robust and auditable records are maintained. In addition, you will support the Procurement management team in developing and implementing relevant and improved procurement processes. You will contribute to a culture that shares best practice and strives to continuously improve, and will ensure compliance with government procurement regulations and AWE's structured procurement processes. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone with experience in regulated procurement. You could be at various stages in your career, be it in the early stages or with a few years of experience. You may have contract management experience and be looking for a change to a pre-contract role. We would love to hear from you if you: Have regulated procurement experience, operating within the bounds of the Public, Utilities, or Defence and Security Contract Regulations. Have experience of working in a complex or construction industry such as defence, nuclear, utilities, highways, etc. Have an eye for detail and strive to get things right first time. Have the desire to grow, develop, and progress within your role. Are proficient in the use of MS Office products (especially Excel and PowerPoint). Are proficient in the use of MS Teams and SharePoint. Are pro-active and able to plan against multiple priorities. Are a team player who prioritises the needs of the many. You will also be CIPS Level 4 qualified, or willing to work towards this (and later MCIPS) as part of your ongoing development plan, which we will support. 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 days onsite per week. LI-RS LI-Hybrid ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Reading, GB

Posted Date: 2/23/2025