Role Overview
Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a leading biotechnology company with global operations. We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to join our team.
The successful candidate will develop and implement sourcing strategies across various areas of the business, focusing on reducing risk, improving service levels, and reducing cost in the supply chain.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing and implementing procurement processes to ensure purchasing at the best price for products and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
* Monitoring commodity trends and product availability
* Managing supplier relationships and performance management across risk, quality, service, and cost
* Identifying and researching potential new products and suppliers
Requirements
We are looking for an energetic and experienced individual with a couple of years of procurement/purchasing/supply chain experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, and demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
A recent graduate with a degree specialising in procurement/purchasing/supply chain may also be considered.