Senior Category Manager - Site Services (Hybrid)

AWE; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Career development funding

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Discounts

Special leave policy

Job summary

AWE in Reading seeks a Principal Category Manager to lead Site Services categories, shape category strategies, and drive high-impact sourcing. You will manage end-to-end procurement and oversee key supplier relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value.

The role offers a 9-day working fortnight, hybrid working, and flexible arrangements where possible, with security considerations and UK citizenship requirements noted in the process.

Qualifications

• End-to-end category management for complex procurements.
• Experience with public regulated procurements.
• Senior stakeholder management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing activities for high-value procurements.
• Manage key supplier relationships and drive collaboration and innovation.
• Coach and develop a category team and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Category management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Procurement governance

Negotiation

Contract management

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

AWE in Reading seeks a Principal Category Manager to lead Site Services categories, shape category strategies, and drive high-impact sourcing. You will manage end-to-end procurement and oversee key supplier relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value.

The role offers a 9-day working fortnight, hybrid working, and flexible arrangements where possible, with security considerations and UK citizenship requirements noted in the process.