At a Glance
- Tasks: Support category sourcing strategies and analyse supplier data for informed decision-making.
- Company: Oxford Instruments enables leading industrial companies to manipulate materials at atomic levels.
- Benefits: Structured programme with built-in progression and exposure to global procurement networks.
- Other info: Role based in High Wycombe, GB, within a technology-driven organisation.
- Why this job: Unique opportunity to understand how procurement drives business performance across multiple units.
- Qualifications: Recent graduate or 1-3 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain; degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
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. At X-Ray Technology, we manufacture components and devices used across a range of sectors from healthcare to high-volume manufacturing in any situation where exceptional magnification and image quality are essential.
Start your career in global procurement with Oxford Instruments. Are 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?
About the role
As 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 doing:
- Supporting the development and execution of category sourcing strategies
- Analysing supplier and spend data to drive informed decision‑making
- Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
- Monitoring supplier performance, including:
- Cost (PPV)
- On‑Time Delivery
- Quality metrics
- Supporting supplier management and Approved Vendor List maintenance
- Contributing to cost improvement initiatives and sourcing projects
- Assisting with new product development sourcing activities
- Supporting contracting, risk management, and supplier performance tracking
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for motivated, curious individuals who are eager to learn and make an impact:
Education & Experience- Recent graduate or 1–3 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, operations or similar
- Degree in a relevant field preferred
- MCIPS (or working towards) is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Good understanding of commercial and financial concepts
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Confidence using Excel and PowerPoint
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
- Collaborative and relationship‑focused
- Curious, with a continuous improvement mindset
- Comfortable challenging ideas constructively
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast‑paced environment
Why join us?
- Structured programme with built in progression
- Exposure to global procurement and supplier networks
- Work on real projects from day one
- Build strong cross‑functional relationships
- Develop skills in strategic sourcing, data analysis, and supplier management
- A clear pathway towards a long‑term career in procurement and supply chain
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Group Strategic Sourcing Graduate in High Wycombe employer: Oxford Instruments plc
Join Oxford Instruments in High Wycombe, where you’ll work on impactful projects in a structured programme. Enjoy exposure to global procurement while developing skills in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
