Category ManagerLocation: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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 Manager will develop and implement sourcing strategies across our wafer to chip supply chain 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...Reporting to the Associate Director - Direct 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 with support from the wider supply chain management team
- Lead supplier development/contractual performance and metrics reviews
- Maintain a supplier compliance framework in line with business policies and regulatory requirements
- Build relationships across the business
What We're Looking For…- Someone who has several years procurement/purchasing/supply chain experience in any field.
- Enthusiasm and experience in managing multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A person who is self motivated and able to demonstrate strong organisational and problem solving abilities.
- Knowledge of wafer fabrication, PCBA manufacturing or micro-electronics would be of benefit.
We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. Based within beautiful, landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake, all of which make for a wonderful working environment.
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. 
