Strategic Category Manager – Hybrid, 9‑Day Fortnight

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme 9-13% of pensionablepay

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking an experienced Category Manager to shape and deliver category strategies across a portfolio of supplier contracts. You will collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Legal and Finance to drive value, manage risk, and ensure contracts meet SLAs and KPIs.

You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, guide negotiations, and strengthen supplier relationships to support AWE's strategic goals. Hybrid working with on-site Reading facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, commercial or category management.
• Experience delivering end-to-end procurement and contract activities.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data for commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract lifecycle management.
• Manage a portfolio of categories and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Commercial, Operations, Legal and Finance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Excel

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking an experienced Category Manager to shape and deliver category strategies across a portfolio of supplier contracts. You will collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Legal and Finance to drive value, manage risk, and ensure contracts meet SLAs and KPIs.

You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, guide negotiations, and strengthen supplier relationships to support AWE's strategic goals. Hybrid working with on-site Reading facility.