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Start your career in global procurement with Oxford Instruments
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business, data, and problem-solving? Looking to build a long-term career in procurement and supply chain within a global, technology-driven organisation?
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Group Strategic Sourcing team as a Category Graduate—a dynamic, hands-on role designed to give you real experience, structured development, and exposure across our international businesses.
About the role
As a Group Strategic Sourcing Category Graduate, you’ll work closely with experienced Category Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects that improve cost, quality, service, supply resilience, and sustainability.
This is a Group-level role, offering exposure across multiple business units, categories, and supplier markets giving you a unique opportunity to understand how procurement drives business performance.
What you’ll be doing
1. Supporting the development and execution of category sourcing strategies
2. Analysing supplier and spend data to drive informed decision-making
3. Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
4. Monitoring supplier performance, including:
5. Cost (PPV)
6. On-Time Delivery
7. Quality metrics
8. Supporting supplier management and Approved Vendor List maintenance
9. Contributing to cost improvement initiatives and sourcing projects
10. Assisting with new product development sourcing activities
11. Supporting contracting, risk management, and supplier performance tracking
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for motivated, curious individuals who are eager to learn and make an impact:
Education & Experience
12. Recent graduate or 1–3 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, operations or similar
13. Degree in a relevant field preferred
14. MCIPS (or working towards) is a plus
Skills & Capabilities
15. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
16. Good understanding of commercial and financial concepts
17. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
18. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
19. Confidence using Excel and PowerPoint
Personal Qualities
20. Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
21. Collaborative and relationship-focused
22. Curious, with a continuous improvement mindset
23. Comfortable challenging ideas constructively
24. Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
Why join us?
25. Structured programme with built in progression
26. Exposure to global procurement and supplier networks
27. Work on real projects from day one
28. Build strong cross-functional relationships
29. Develop skills in strategic sourcing, data analysis, and supplier management
30. A clear pathway towards a long-term career in procurement and supply chain
Ready to start your journey?
If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make a real business impact from the outset, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start shaping your future with Oxford Instruments.
Selection Process: If you are sucessful in being selected to progress, we will be running cognative assesments that will be sent to you in advance of an interview.
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