Strategic Procurement Lead – High-Tech Supply Chain

Oxford Instruments; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12:30 Friday finishes

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Group pension

Cycle to work

Tech and care schemes

Share purchase scheme

Discounts

25 days holiday

Job summary

Oxford Instruments is a leading provider of high-tech tools and systems for research and industry, with a long history of innovation. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing activities, develop strategy with the Group team, and manage a talented procurement function on site in the UK.

You will build strong supplier relationships, drive cost, quality and delivery improvements, and ensure compliance across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts.
• Strong understanding of lean inventory methods.
• Analytical with ERP system knowledge and data-driven approach.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance in cost, quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategy with the Group and implement it across the business.
• Develop and nurture direct reports; lead with empathy and trust.
• Collaborate with Operations and Group sourcing to align procurement goals.
• Generate monthly reports on Supply Chain KPIs for stakeholders.
• Lead supply chain improvement projects affecting cost, quality and delivery.
• Develop key suppliers and implement long-term supplier agreements.
• Work with suppliers to improve quality, schedule adherence, and payment terms.
• Be accountable for metrics and service level initiatives to improve customer satisfaction.
• Identify, manage and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Balance stock holding to ensure production continuity.
• Ensure REACH and conflict minerals documentation is up to date.

Skills

Supplier contracts

Lean inventory

ERP systems

Supplier performance

Continuous improvement

Analytical

Job description

Oxford Instruments is a leading provider of high-tech tools and systems for research and industry, with a long history of innovation. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing activities, develop strategy with the Group team, and manage a talented procurement function on site in the UK.

You will build strong supplier relationships, drive cost, quality and delivery improvements, and ensure compliance across the supply chain.