Strategic Procurement Lead - Suppliers, Strategy & KPIs

Oxford Instruments plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12:30 Friday finishes

BUPA private health insurance

dental insurance

group pension

cycle to work

tech and care schemes

give as you earn

option to purchase shares

numerous discounts

25 days holiday

Job summary

Oxford Instruments plc is seeking a Procurement Manager to source equipment, goods and services and manage vendors. You will develop procurement strategy with Group and Operations, lead a team, and drive improvements in cost, quality and delivery while ensuring compliance and risk management.

You will work with cross-functional teams to align goals, manage stock and supplier performance, and deliver monthly KPI reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree OR MCIPS qualification.
• Proven track record negotiating and managing key supplier contracts.
• Strong understanding of lean inventory methods.
• Experience with supplier performance management in cost, quality and delivery.
• ERP systems experience and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy with the Group team and implement within the Business.
• Lead development of direct reports and wider team with empathy and trust.
• Work with the Operations team and Group Strategic Sourcing to set and implement a procurement strategy.
• Generate monthly reports on Supply Chain KPIs and deliver to stakeholders.
• Lead development of supply chain improvements affecting cost, quality and delivery.
• Develop key suppliers and implement long-term supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier performance and mitigate risks including costs, quality and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical

ERP knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MCIPS

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Oxford Instruments plc is seeking a Procurement Manager to source equipment, goods and services and manage vendors. You will develop procurement strategy with Group and Operations, lead a team, and drive improvements in cost, quality and delivery while ensuring compliance and risk management.

You will work with cross-functional teams to align goals, manage stock and supplier performance, and deliver monthly KPI reports to stakeholders.