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On behalf of AWE we are looking for a SeniorSupplier Operations Specialist (Inside IR35) for a 18 Month contract based Reading/Aldermaston
What if you could work on something that you can’t test… but cannot afford to fail? Something that could have spent years on a submarine, is launched into outer space (where the temperature is below -250c), comes hurtling through the atmosphere, being heated up and shaken and then must work? Some challenge. That’s exactly what the team of over 6,500 people at AWE do every day delivering important work, in support of the most important mission – keeping the nation safe.
AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Their role in nuclear deterrence and their specialist technical assistance to nuclear threat reduction is vital in the defence against the most serious threats faced by the UK. Working to support the defence of our country, AWE has a clear mission to keep everyone, the environment, their products and information, sites, and everything around them, safe and secure.
Provide specialist support to Supply Chain Management and AWE Demanders in regard to supplier onboarding, management, governance and reporting in the Business System (Fusion).
As a Senior Supplier Operations Specialist , your main responsibilities will be:
- Management of approved suppliers including maintaining supplier records and due diligence activities
- Advising SCM and AWE Demanders on the appropriate question sets to be included in procurement activities and supplier onboarding.
- Supporting the management of allocated supplier relationships
- Ensuring Fusion housekeeping is maintained to ensure the accuracy of supplier data
- Developing and maintaining working relationships and awareness with key internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Essential:
- Supply chain management and processes
- Stakeholder management
- Experience of using SaaS (Software as a Service) products
- SC (Security Clearance) or candidates willing/eligible to be put through SC by client
Desirable:
- Experience of using JAGGAER/Ariba/CEMAR systems is highly desirable
- Oracle
- AWE experience
- Nuclear/defence background/knowledge
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
AWE’s ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and where people feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, AWE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
AWE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".