Senior Procurement Manager

AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager to focus on the procurement of capital investment projects covering construction, site infrastructure improvements, and asset replacement, refurbishment, and demolition.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager with significant experience in the procurement of complex works and services.

We would love to hear from you if you are experienced in:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contractual arrangements, preferably using a variety of pricing arrangements and incentive models under NEC contracts.

• Operating within a regulated procurement environment, complying with either the Public, Utilities or Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations.

• Developing and implementing tender, evaluation, and negotiation strategies, including subcontract provisions and selection.

• Strategic category management, with an understanding and appreciation of modern procurement practices.

• Working in cross-functional teams across multiple programmes.

You will also ideally be MCIPS qualified.

Let us introduce the role

You will report into the Principal Procurement Manager and be responsible for developing and delivering strategic sourcing events and supplier relationship management, supporting one of the UK's largest and most strategic infrastructure investments over the next 15 years.

As the Senior Procurement Manager, you be part of a category team of 5 or more procurement professionals, working in a matrix environment. Manage the development of AWE procurement strategy, market engagements, and tender execution, using collaborative and innovative procurement and contract strategies. Be responsible for developing route to market solutions that adopt latest procurement thinking, ensuring compliance to procurement regulations and our commitments to equality, fairness, and transparency.

As part of your role, you will manage the procurement of complex infrastructure solutions, including alliances and strategic partnerships. Support the development and implementation of relevant procurement processes, contributing to a culture that shares best practice and strives to continuously improve. Ensure compliance with government procurement regulations, and AWE's structured procurement processes.

Location: Reading, with free onsite parking.

Package: £60,000 to £75,000 (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.

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 2days onsite per week.

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