Supply Chain Manager
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**Procurement \& Supply Chain Manager**
**Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis – High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire**
**Onsite**
**About Us**
Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis is a global leader in advanced materials characterisation. Our cutting\-edge technologies support customers across academia and industry to understand the structure, composition, and properties of materials at the micro and nanoscale.
From electron microscopy and X\-ray analysis to spectroscopy and imaging solutions, our products play a critical role in advancing scientific discovery, improving manufacturing processes, and enabling innovation across sectors such as semiconductors, metals, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
**The Opportunity**
We’re looking for a leader who is energised by the day\-to\-day realities of running a complex supply chain—someone who enjoys improving operational performance and fixing issues in real time, while also having the capability to step back and implement longer\-term strategic improvements.
You will work closely with engineering, R\&D, and manufacturing teams, ensuring that our supply chain supports both innovation and operational excellence.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Operational (70%)**
* Lead the day\-to\-day performance of the supply chain supporting, ensuring continuity of supply for complex, precision\-built systems. * Facilitate immediate frontline support and work with the operations team to provide solutions to urgent material requirements * Drive improvements in On Time In Full (OTIF) performance across suppliers and internal operations * Actively manage and improve supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery), * Implement and lead structured supplier reviews (QBRs / performance reviews) to drive accountability and continuous improvement * Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve component\-level issues impacting product performance and delivery. * Lead the Supply Chain element of the Engineering Change Process, ensuring a well\-managed and low impact implementation into Operations. * Strengthen processes for quality, returns, and MRB, particularly where components affect instrument accuracy and reliability * Ensure effective MRP alignment and execution, translating demand into reliable and timely supply * Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, particularly within niche or technically specialised supplier markets * Support production and operations in resolving live supply challenges and bottlenecks
**Strategic (30%)**
* Work with the Operations team and Group strategic Sourcing to set and implement a procurement strategy and ensure the procurement team is aligned to meet departmental goals and objectives * Provide leadership, guidance and ensure the continued development of staff and other team members * Be accountable for the development of the key metrics and service level initiatives to improve customer satisfaction. * Understand opportunities to simplify the supply chain whilst driving PPV by identifying and improving existing, and new potential value streams. * Identify, manage \& mitigate supply chain risks to the business * Provide leadership, guidance and ensure the continued development of staff and other team members
**What We’re Looking For:**
* Experience in procurement or supply chain within engineering, advanced manufacturing, or scientific instrumentation * A track record of hands\-on operational improvements, not just strategy definition * Strong background in supplier performance management (cost, quality, delivery) * Confidence working with engineers and technical stakeholders on product and component challenges * Experience managing low\-volume, high\-complexity supply chains * A continuous improvement mindset, focused on real, measurable outcomes
**Why Join Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis?**
You’ll be part of an organisation at the forefront of **materials science and analytical technology**, where your work directly supports innovation and scientific advancement worldwide.
**Wellbeing**
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 12 additional weeks * Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice) * Private health insurance, dental insurance, and life assurance
**Money \& Lifestyle**
* MyDiscounts platform – savings with leading retailers * Car salary exchange scheme (electric or hybrid vehicles) * TechScheme \& CycleScheme – spread the cost of tech, home goods, or bikes * Company pension plan with AVIVA * Share Incentive Plan – invest in and benefit from company success
**Development**
* Support for professional and academic qualifications * Defined career pathways and regular development reviews
If you'd like to learn more before applying, please reach out to abby.gelder@oxinst.com Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams call to learn more about the opportunity.
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