AWE is currently recruiting for an Assistant Category Specialist to provide support to the commercial function across processes, systems, supplier management, governance and reporting. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: £29,000 to £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) 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. Let us introduce the role As the Assistant Category Specialist, you will support the category management team in a varied role that will certainly keep you engaged. This includes, but is not limited to: Support and contribute to reviews of processes and systems. Manage and maintain commercial data (e.g. electronic purchasing system, contractual/supplier records) and/or document libraries. Catalogue loading and management. Supplier on-boarding and record management. Ensuring Supply Chain processes, tools and systems are understood and adhered to. Working with key stakeholders to ensure the speedy resolution of queries. Who are we looking for? We are seeking an Assistant Category Specialist with previous experience working within a procurement function, ideally in a category led team. With an understanding of category management and procurement processes. You will need to have strong computer skills, specifically using MS Office and data analysis so you should be comfortable using spreadsheets. We would love to hear from you if you are experienced in: Proficiency in use of Excel. Advanced user of electronic purchasing systems (e.g. Oracle and information management tools). Able to adapt method of communicating to a range of stakeholders. Preference for working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment. Proactive approach, tackles issues before they become problems. Candidates working towards CIPS membership or willing to start training, as part of your ongoing development plan, is preferred. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 days onsite per week. LI-RS LI-Hybrid ADZN1_UKTJ