Einkäufer optimizing purchasing processes aiming at reducing inefficiencies for Scania. Collaborating with central purchasing in Sweden and reporting to CFO.
About the role
- Group Strategic Sourcing Category Manager at Oxford Instruments shaping sourcing strategies across technical categories. Leading supplier relationships while enhancing quality, service, and sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies aligned with Group objectives
- Own supplier relationships, performance management, and long-term agreements
- Lead cost improvement projects and value engineering activities
- Collaborate with Engineering on early supplier involvement for NPI
- Monitor supplier KPIs and maintain the Approved Vendor List
- Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and governance processes
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
- High-impact role influencing sourcing strategies
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Autonomy to deliver meaningful change
- Collaborative team environment
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