Supplier Operations Specialist

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization is seeking a Supplier Operations Specialist to join their Supplier Management Team in Reading. The role involves managing supplier records, supporting supply chain processes, and contributing to governance tasks. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and relationship-building skills. This role offers a salary ranging from £27,360 to £31,000 based on experience and includes benefits such as extensive annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution pension plan

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering and family care

Qualifications

• Ability to develop constructive relationships.
• Accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Clear and confident communicator necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain supplier records and data.
• Support supplier on-boarding and governance tasks.
• Provide both standard and bespoke business reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Relationship building

Planning and prioritizing

Education

Good standard of general education or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Overview

AWE have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Operations Specialist to join our growing Supplier Management Team. This would suit an individual with excellent attention to detail, with experience setting up and maintaining data records.

As the Supplier Operations Specialist, you will provide specialist support to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Sub Function across processes, systems, supplier management, governance and reporting. You will build strong relationships with various teams across the business, as well as new and existing suppliers and work closely with Category Managers in support of tenders, to help determine the correct question sets to be asked.

Previous experience in supplier management or supply chain is not essential. If you have transferable skills and experience of creating and maintaining records, such as, customer, personnel, public etc, we would like to hear from you.

You will be required to provide technical expertise in one or more of the following specialisms:

• Contribute to the development of best practice processes and systems
• Management of approved suppliers including supplier records and due diligence activities
• Governance tasks as required in support of AWE Supply Chain Management policies, processes and systems
• Developing and maintaining working relationships and awareness with key internal stakeholders

Specific responsibilities will depend on the specialism but may include:

• Supplier on-boarding and record management
• Ensuring Supply Chain processes, tools and systems are understood and adhered to
• Support and contribute to reviews of SCM processes and systems and provide user training if required
• Manage and maintain SCM data e.g. contractual/supplier records and/or document libraries
• Provision of both standard and bespoke business reports in accordance with the functional governance schedule or as required by Line/Task Manager
• Promoting and ensuring the use of a fully evaluated and approved supply base
• Working with key stakeholders to ensure the speedy resolution of queries
• Supporting change and championing best practice to promote the SCM function

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education or equivalent experience
• Clear and confident communicator
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to develop constructive relationships
• Planning and prioritising

Location & Salary

Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area

Starting salary from £27,360 to £31,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• 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 for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

Hybrid Working & Security

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th April 2024.