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Sourcing Business Partner
Sourcing Business Partner – AWE (Atomic Weapons Estate)
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As applications are high, the role may close before the closing date.
About the Role
As part of the Commercial Partnering team at AWE (Atomic Weapons Estate), we are seeking a Sourcing Business Partner to deliver strategic procurement outcomes, ensure aligned commercial strategies and foster stakeholder engagement.
The successful candidate will:
- Shape and articulate commercial strategy and future demand planning.
- Ensure procurement delivery teams clearly understand strategic outcomes.
- Develop deep procurement expertise and promote stakeholder education.
- Act as a strategic commercial advisor, building partnerships with business stakeholders.
- Promote diversity in a dynamic, varied role where no two days are the same.
Package & Benefits
- Salary: £47,760 – £65,000 (dependent on experience).
- Working Week: 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off), plus 270 hours of annual leave.
- Pension: Market-leading contributory scheme (9–13% employer contribution). Family-friendly policies:
- Maternity leave: 39 weeks full pay
- Paternity leave: 4 weeks full pay
- Discounts, life assurance (4x salary), member days, volunteering leave.
- hesultative career development, including professional body membership funding.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and ** Occupational Health Services**.
- Hybrid flexibility (minimum 3 days on-site per week).
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Act as the commercial representative for assigned business units, ensuring sourcing efficiencies, risk mitigation, and cost savings.
- Collaborate with Category Managers to align category strategies, preferred suppliers, and stakeholder needs.
- Deliver make/buy decisions, linking business strategies with procurement forecasting and budgeting.
- Enjoy diverse, dynamic work with varying challenges to tackle daily.
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Strategic & Operational Support
- Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all Commercial & Procurement matters, resolving escalations and managing stakeholder relations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
- Develop sourcing plans and spend analysis, ensuring savings and efficiency gains.
- Support Process & Performance evaluations and Service Centre development.
- Construct a formal Procurement & Commercial pipeline aligning operational demands with strategic priorities.
Specialised Engagement
- Tailor sourcing strategies for specialised teams (e.g., R&D & Product Development).
- Assist with supplier management to maximise benefits and reduce risks.
- Drive partnerships with internal stakeholders to harness capabilities across spend categories.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Minimum standard in Maths & English, or equivalent commercial experience.
- Experience (5–7 years preferred):
- Commercial & Procurement (dealing with budgets/negotiations).
- Category Management & Strategic Sourcing.
- Supplier Relationship Management.
- Desirable qualifications:
- MCIPS, CIPS, or accredited Project Management (e.g. APM) qualification.
Skills & Attributes
✅ Must demonstrate:
- Innovation in problem-solving.
- Effective stakeholder management (navigating multiple objectives/relationships).
- Resilience when driving change in complex environments.
⚠ Bonus experience (boosts suitability):
- Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and public procurement regulations.
- Knowledge of securing contracts, risk mitigation strategies.
- Empathy in negotiating tactfully with challenging stakeholders.
- Multi-course experience—proven success in multiple simultaneous projects.
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Why Join AWE?
- Purpose: Help "keep the nation safe" via innovative programs (e.g. UK deterrent replacement).
- Culture: Valued diversity and inclusion; growth mindset over rigid tick-box criteria.
- AWE values application of a mindset—sometimes experiential, sometimes transferable skills.
Work Environment
- Location: Reading (based), with two days minimum per week on-site in Aldermaston or Burghfield.
- Carers/Citizen Support:
- You must be a British Citizen with 5 years UK residency (for SC clearance) to apply.
Next Steps
Your Application Matter
We encourage applications from varied backgrounds that demonstrate: ✔ Relevant commercial expertise. ✔ Potential to thrive with AWE’s values and goals.
⚠ Important Notes:
- Roles close early if high demand.
- Clearance requirements apply; funding provided by AWE after selection.
Inclusivity
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Recruitment Process
- Open single-stage interviews on Microsoft Teams. A diverse, supportive environment.
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