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Role: Category Manager - Explosives
Job Family: Commercial
Grade: C1
Additional Info: Applications are welcomed from across the business, however at this time those employees currently going through a formal consultation process will take priority for interview.
We thank you for your understanding at this time. Any questions, please speak to the Recruiter or your Senior People and Culture Partner.
Let us introduce the role
The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategy across an assigned sub-group of categories, delivering value-driven activities and compliance across the commercial lifecycle. They shall possess proficient category expertise in their category and its group of sub-categories.
The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from across Commercial and the AWE business to ensure delivery of the commercial pipeline in line with the agreed prioritisation, whilst also ensuring their category strategies align with business requirements and support delivery of AWE business goals.
The role will also be responsible for overseeing the contract management lifecycle and supplier relationships for a portfolio of medium value and complexity contracts to ensure business operational requirements are met efficiently, effectively through the performance of supplier contracts and in alignment with business strategic goals.
This role is responsible for identifying and mitigating contractual risk and fostering positive relationships with key suppliers to drive value and performance.
The role reports to a Senior or Principal Category Manager for the respective category.
Key Accountabilities:
Essential Criteria:
All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for this role.
Next steps:
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
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AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is a UK Ministry of Defence research facility responsible for the design, manufacture, and support of warheads for the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent. The organization provides advanced science, engineering, and technology solutions for national defense and security.