Oxford Instruments Plc
Supply Chain Manager
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Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Manager
At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market-leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.
As we continue to grow and transform, we are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to manage our end-to-end supply chain function and play a key role in supporting the next phase of our business growth.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to shape and develop a high-performing function during a significant period of transformation. With the implementation of a new ERP system and the continued evolution of our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, you will lead teams across Purchasing, Stores and Material Control, driving improvements in:
- Supplier performance
- Inventory management
- Operational effectiveness
- Customer service
Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, you will work closely with stakeholders across Andor and the wider Oxford Instruments Group to:
- Develop capability
- Strengthen processes
- Deliver a resilient and scalable supply chain function
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team across Purchasing, Stores, and Material Control
- Build organisational capability through succession planning and skills development, establishing clear accountability
- Drive employee engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the function
Supply Chain Strategy & Governance
- Develop and execute the supply chain strategy to support business growth, customer service, and working capital objectives
- Represent Andor within the wider Oxford Instruments supply chain network, aligning local priorities with group strategy and best practices
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators across:
- Quality
- Cost
- Delivery
- Inventory
- Service
- People performance
Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Lead all purchasing activities to ensure materials and services meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements
- Collaborate with Group Strategic Sourcing to:
- Support supplier development
- Drive cost reduction
- Mitigate risk
- Ensure long-term supply continuity
- Manage key supplier relationships, including performance reviews, commercial discussions, and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)
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Stores & Inventory Control
- Lead Stores operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, handling, and issue of materials
- Drive high levels of inventory accuracy through:
- Robust controls
- Cycle counting
- Stock takes
- Transaction discipline
- Process compliance
- Optimise inventory levels to balance:
- Customer service
- Working capital
- Obsolescence risk
Material Control & Planning
- Ensure material availability through effective MRP planning, supplier scheduling, and planning parameter management
- Develop planning processes and controls that:
- Improve material flow
- Reduce shortages
- Support lean manufacturing principles
- Coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) material readiness with:
- Engineering
- Operations
- Strategic Sourcing teams
What Success Looks Like
Performance will be measured through a balanced SQDCP framework, including:
- Supplier Performance
- Service & Execution
- Inventory & Stores Control
- Continuous Improvement & Systems
- People Capability & Safety
About You
- Degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification and experience
- Professional Supply Chain qualification such as CIPS or equivalent
- Proven experience leading a supply chain function within a fast-paced manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment
- Demonstrated success managing and developing multidisciplinary teams within a Supply Chain environment
- Strong experience in:
- Supplier management
- Inventory control
- Materials flow optimisation
- Experience implementing and/or operating:
- ERP systems
- Automated planning tools
- Proven track record delivering:
- Supplier development programmes
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Working capital improvements
Why Join Andor?
Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted, and Purposeful are at the core of what we do. At Oxford Instruments Andor, our employees are fundamental to our success. We provide:
Benefits Package
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon, UnMind)
- Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and dependents
- Income Protection, Life Assurance, and Personal Accident Insurance
- Company sick pay and medical leave
- Occupational healthcare service
- 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
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Money & Lifestyle:
- Pension with employer contribution (6%)
- Share Incentive Plan
- Leave Purchase Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car Salary Exchange Scheme
- Tech Purchase scheme
- Give as You Earn
- Employee discount scheme
- Free Onsite Parking
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Career Development:
- Externally accredited training and development opportunities
- Support with professional qualifications
- Service awards
- LinkedIn Learning
- Learning & Development programmes
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Work-Life Balance:
- 187.5 holiday hours
- 9 customary holidays
- Flexible start and finish times
- Lunchtime finish on Fridays
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay
- Bereavement leave
This permanent position is based at our Belfast headquarters and will require full-time onsite attendance.
Company Overview
Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in pioneering and manufacturing high-performance light measuring solutions, combining the latest in sensors, electronics, optics, and software. Our innovations drive breakthroughs in:
- Cancer cures
- Space exploration
- Clean energy research
We are recognized as one of the world’s most innovative companies in Photonics, capable of measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events as brief as 1 billionth of a second. As part of the Imaging & Analysis Division within the broader Oxford Instruments Group, we empower leading industrial companies and scientific communities to image, analyse, and manipulate materials at the atomic and molecular level.
Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all candidates. However, our monitoring data indicates underrepresentation of:
- Women
- Individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities
- People with a disability
Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from these groups. We are dedicated to fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive workplace, adhering to our Equality Charter Marks.
Additional Notes
Informal inquiries can be directed to Louise Dooley, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, via louise.dooley@oxinst.com.
Note that applicants must hold the right to work in the UK. On this occasion, we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants. Please refrain from referring unsolicited agency CVs; we operate as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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