Sourcing Event Assistant Buyer

AWE is recruiting for a Sourcing Event Assistant Buyer to support and work closely with the category management teams and be responsible for the administration of all on system sourcing events, inputting key information, facilitating gateway approvals and tendering activities, whilst liaising with wider AWE teams via the Contract Workspace KAHOOTZ.

Please note, this is an 18-month fixed term contract.

Package: £30,090 to £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

Location: Reading, with free onsite parking.

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 (There is an opportunity to take advantage of Hybrid working which is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis).

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

As a Sourcing Event Assistant Buyer, your role will be to work closely with the category management teams, uploading and processing sourcing event details into JAGGAER and administrating all on system activities through the full sourcing lifecycle, from issuing tenders to contract signing and mobilisation. As well as working closely with the Category Management teams you will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Commercial Transformation Programme team, helping to monitor system performance and identify and implement system & process improvement opportunities.

You will be trained so as to enable you to be the first point of contact (POC) for escalations in the sourcing event team and given opportunities to be involved in future training on process, systems and workflows within AWE, and will be supported so you can understand what is changing, what measures to put in place and how to be prepared to support the team. You will be accountable for:

• Support buying activities, including assisting with complex orders, ensuring requirements are met, issues resolved, and reporting maintained for SEMT leadership.

• Assist with Service Centre reporting within the assigned Tower.

• Support management of designated supplier relationships.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal SCM and stakeholders to ensure process compliance and timely order placement.

Who are we looking for?

We are ideally seeking individuals with an understanding of procurement and experience of conducting source to contract activities.

You should have good communication skills, be comfortable dealing with stakeholders and have an enthusiastic can-do attitude.

Experience of using online sourcing software (i.e. JAGGAER or another eSourcing System) would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, it would be advantageous for you to have experience in some of the following:

• Experience of using JAGGAER or a similar online eSourcing platform

• Experience of the Source to Contract process

• An understanding of wider supply chain processes.

• Knowledge of procurement strategies and how they are used.

• Working closely as a team member being an effective team collaborator

• Planning and prioritising workload.

• Accuracy in data entry and attention to detail.

• Experience working in a procurement or customer services environment.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 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.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.