Group Strategic Sourcing Category Manager
Oxford InstrumentsBristol, England, United Kingdom • England, United Kingdom
Posted December 15, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Oxford Instruments enables the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyze, and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level.
Job Description
Oxford Instruments is seeking a Group Strategic Sourcing Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for Metals & Plastics across the Group. The role is pivotal in driving value through initiatives such as NPI engagement, design-to-cost activities, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Extensive procurement experience in technical categories, ideally Metals & Plastics
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and supplier strategy development
- Proven success in NPI, cost improvement, and supplier development projects
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Degree educated; MCIPS preferred but not essential
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity to shape sourcing strategies across a global business
- Collaborative team environment
