Supply Chain Cost Analyst

AWE is currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Cost Analyst with the primary purpose to enable the delivery of value for money in post contract management. It's an exciting time to be joining AWE as we commence the start of a multi-billion-pound investment programme over the next 15 years.

As the Supply Chain Cost Analyst, you will support post contract administration, including becoming a CEMAR Super User, fusion analysis, cost breakdown analysis and general NEC contract administration.

We are seeking individuals with analytical and modelling experience, ideally with projection tools for optimal spend analysis or 'should cost development'. Although not essential, having the ability to audit and analyse supply chain and support market intelligence, research and profiling, would put you at an advantage.

You will utilise primary contract management data, from systems such as CEMAR, to research, analyse and produce business reports on the value of a suppliers direct costs (via benchmarking and cost breakdown analysis) and supplier efficiency (via productivity and KPI analysis, and resource profile assessment).

The Cost Analyst will also provide general support to the delivery of contract management plans and will support procurement through tender price assessments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake research on cost analysis and financial to determine value for money and financial performance.

• Undertake process analysis to identity non-productive time and overall contact productivity score.

• Produce business reports, including rationale for pricing and value analysis against business objectives in a clear way that will influence key stakeholders from across the business.

• Identify and understanding pricing trends and communicating this information to the wider team.

• Undertake analysis of invoices, cost schedules, activity schedules to verify contract costs and prices.

• Ensure contracts maximise value for money and deliver performance outcomes through support contract management plan.

• Working collaboratively with AWE stakeholders to understand their detailed business requirements and championing contract best practice.

Package: from £34,470 to £42,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Location: Reading

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 270 hours of annual leave (that's at least 25 days plus bank holidays), and 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

• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13%, depending on your own contribution)

• Life Assurance

"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."

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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