AWE is currently recruiting for Assistant Buyers; these are 6-month fixed term contracts.

This role will be for the end to end management of purchase orders, including expediting and resolving invoice queries to meet business needs.

Location - Reading area

Package - £ 26,450 - 33,000 (subject to skills and experience)

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours.

You will be required to:

• Provide operational support with supplier relationships to ensure on time delivery and payment of invoices

• Manage day to day buying activities, ensuring demands are understood and met with any issues dealt with promptly

• Assist with data collection and validation to support reporting

• Develop and maintain working relationships and awareness within the internal supply chain function

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills:

• A-Levels at Grade C above to include Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification/experience

• Planning and prioritising workload

• Proficient with MS Office - basic skill level in Excel

• Delivering objectives on time, in full

• Accuracy in data entry and attention to detail

• Experience working in a procurement or customer services environment

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.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

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