Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.
The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis.
The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins.
The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments.
With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.
The Category Buyer will develop and implement sourcing strategies across various areas of the business to aid in the manufacture of ONT products. The role will focus on reducing risk, improving service levels and reducing cost in the supply chain.
The Details...
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Procurement team as a Category Buyer. This exciting and challenging role is responsible for devising and implementing procurement strategies across a varied range of categories.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Indirect Procurement, the successful candidate will:
- Run procurement processes including contracts management and RFI/RFQ process to ensure purchasing at the best price for products and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
- Monitor commodity trends and product availability
- Manage supplier relationships and performance management across risk, quality, service and cost
- Identify and research potential new products and suppliers
- Assess total costs of ownership of supplier portfolio
- Develop and implement strategies for procuring products or services to business requirements
- Lead supplier development/contractual performance and metrics reviews
- Manage ERP systems and databases reporting
- Maintain a supplier compliance framework in line with business policies and regulatory requirements
- Build relationships across the business
What We're Looking For…
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level - Business Management or Supply Chain Management / CIPS or MCIPS or working towards.
In addition, we'll expect you to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. You'll be self-motivated, with effective communications skills that enable you to engage with both the customer and across multi-disciplinary teams within the Company.
We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary.
If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today!
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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Contact Detail:
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Recruiting Team
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Tailor Your CV:Make sure your CV is tailored to the Category Buyer role. Highlight relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management, and don’t forget to showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter:Your cover letter is your chance to shine! Use it to explain why you're passionate about the role and how your background aligns with our mission at Oxford Nanopore. Be sure to mention any specific achievements that demonstrate your capabilities.
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