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At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century.
As the GSS Category Manager (CAPEX and Indirect Spend), you will play a vital role in providing strategic sourcing leadership to the Oxford Instruments Group businesses. Your focus will be on driving projects that minimise cost and risk while maximising quality, service, and sustainability. Collaborating with business unit leaders and managing cross-functional teams, you will ensure compliance with Group Strategic Sourcing policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Group Strategic Sourcing Director in achieving business goals through best practice sourcing and supply chain processes.
* Manage group CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) and Indirect spend, developing and implementing category sourcing strategies.
* Manage key supplier relationships, performance, and commercial agreements.
* Plan and implement category sourcing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
* Continuously improve sourcing practices and efficiencies.
* Coordinate with business leaders and functional teams to implement strategies consistently across the organisation.
* Develop and maintain supplier financial performance reports to monitor supplier KPIs such as delivery, quality, and cost.
* Manage the Group Approved Vendor List, ensuring the selection of reliable and high-performing suppliers.
* Lead cross-functional team meetings and ensure effective communication.
* Implement procurement processes, supplier quality management, and cost improvement projects.
* Handle contracting, contract management, and risk assessment/mitigation.
Personal Attributes
* Considerable procurement experience with a solid understanding of sourcing policies and procedures.
* Strategic mindset, analytical skills, and research capabilities for informed decision-making.
* Knowledge of the commercial and financial aspects of procurement, both direct and indirect.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and resolve conflicts effectively.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder management.
* Results-oriented and proactive, constantly striving for improvement.
* External/market orientation to stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
Education / Qualifications:
* Ideally, a degree in a related field that provides a solid foundation for this role.
* MCIPS certification preferred, but not essential.
Professional Skills/Abilities:
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
* Highly commercial mindset to unlock value for the business through procurement skills.
* Delivery-focused with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to executing strategies.
* Experience working in a matrix organisation and influencing at all levels.
Join our team at Oxford Instruments and contribute to our success as we continue to lead in our industry.
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