Group Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Indirect & CAPEX Location: High Wycombe, GBJob Function: BusinessBusiness Unit: OI plc 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. With a sixty‑year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world‑class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. What You’ll Do

Lead Indirect and CAPEX category strategies that deliver impact across our global business. Partner with business leaders to optimise spend, elevate supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement. Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements that support quality, service, and long‑term sustainability. Guide cross‑functional teams through sourcing projects, ensuring alignment, compliance, and best‑practice procurement. Manage supplier KPIs, financial performance reporting, and the Group Approved Vendor List. Oversee contracting, supplier quality, and risk mitigation to protect business continuity.

What You Bring

Strong procurement experience with proven success in Indirect and CAPEX categories. Strategic, analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into action. Commercially focused, with solid financial and market awareness. Confident communicator and influencer who thrives in a matrix environment. Proactive, results‑driven, and always looking for smarter, better ways of working. Up‑to‑date on industry trends and passionate about advancing sourcing excellence.

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant field (preferred). MCIPS certification beneficial but not essential.

Why Oxford Instruments? Be part of a business that pushes the boundaries of science and technology. You’ll have the freedom to make an impact, lead meaningful change, and help shape the sourcing strategies that support our mission to deliver world‑changing tools and solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Apply now » #J-18808-Ljbffr