Oxford Instruments plc

Category Graduate role within Oxford Instruments' global procurement team, supporting sourcing strategies, supplier management, spend analysis, and cost improvement initiatives across international business units.Start your career in global procurement with Oxford InstrumentsAre you a recent graduate with a passion for business, data, and problem-solving? Looking to build a long-term career in procurement and supply chain within a global, technology-driven organisation?We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Group Strategic Sourcing team as a Category Graduate—a dynamic, hands-on role designed to give you real experience, structured development, and exposure across our international businesses. About the roleAs a Group Strategic Sourcing Category Graduate, you’ll work closely with experienced Category Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects that improve cost, quality, service, supply resilience, and sustainability.This is a Group-level role, offering exposure across multiple business units, categories, and supplier markets giving you a unique opportunity to understand how procurement drives business performance. What you’ll be doingSupporting the development and execution of category sourcing strategiesAnalysing supplier and spend data to drive informed decision-makingCollaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and FinanceMonitoring supplier performance, including:Cost (PPV)On-Time DeliveryQuality metricsSupporting supplier management and Approved Vendor List maintenanceContributing to cost improvement initiatives and sourcing projectsAssisting with new product development sourcing activitiesSupporting contracting, risk management, and supplier performance tracking What we’re looking forWe’re looking for motivated, curious individuals who are eager to learn and make an impact:Education & ExperienceRecent graduate or 1–3 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, operations or similarDegree in a relevant field preferredMCIPS (or working towards) is a plusSkills & CapabilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGood understanding of commercial and financial conceptsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational skills with attention to detailConfidence using Excel and PowerPointPersonal QualitiesProactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learnCollaborative and relationship-focusedCurious, with a continuous improvement mindsetComfortable challenging ideas constructivelyAdaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment Why join us?Structured programme with built in progressionExposure to global procurement and supplier networksWork on real projects from day oneBuild strong cross-functional relationshipsDevelop skills in strategic sourcing, data analysis, and supplier managementA clear pathway towards a long-term career in procurement and supply chain

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