Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe. The role will focus on reducing risk, improving service levels and reducing cost in the supply chain. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Procurement team as a Category Buyer. This exciting and challenging role is responsible for devising and implementing procurement strategies across a varied range of categories. 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 Manage supplier relationships and performance management across risk, quality, service and cost 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 Manage ERP systems and databases reporting Maintain a supplier compliance framework in line with business policies and regulatory requirements Someone who has a couple of years procurement/purchasing/supply chain experience in any field. Recent graduates with a degree specialising in procurement/purchasing/supply chain experience could also apply 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. 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.