Temporary Support worker Jobs in Crookham, west berkshire, berkshire, united kingdom

AWE is recruiting for a Systems Support Specialist with previous experience of working in a supply chain / procurement environment, to support our new strategic sourcing solution, JAGGAER.

Please note, this is an 18-month fixed term contract.

Location : RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Plan to relocate to Green Park from October 2025.

Package : £37,910 to £39,000 (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

AWE is in the process of implementing a sourcing management solution that offers tools for strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract management. We have a go live date in July 2025.

As a Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring all users have the correct access and that the system is working as expected and available to the sourcing community. You will understand what is changing, what measures to put in place, be prepared and support the team. This includes providing training on processes, systems and workflows within AWE.

Depending on when you join us, you may even get involved in testing of the system prior to go live. You will provide ongoing support to users and query resolution, and testing for future enhancements to the system.

This role supports the ongoing Commercial Transformation Programme.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking individuals with prior support desk experience, ideally in a sourcing / procurement environment, with an understanding of supply chain processes. Experience in a complex and fast paced environment and be a quick learner. You must be comfortable speaking with stakeholders at various levels.

Desirable experience : Familiarity with JAGGAER / Ariba / CEMAR systems, Public Procurement Regulations and experience of transformation activities.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following :

Support Desk experience / Query resolution.

Stakeholder management.

Knowledge of supply chain processes.

Supply chain management.

Procurement Strategies.

Experience in a complex and fast paced environment and be a quick learner.

Familiarity with JAGGAER / Ariba / CEMAR systems.

Public Procurement Regulations.

Knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023.

Planning and prioritising workload.

Team collaborator.

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.

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