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Materials Analysis is an Oxford Instruments Business Unit that manages our Electron Microscopy and Mechanical Microscopy products, Atomic Force Microscopes, Raman Microscopes and Benchtop NMR Products. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group that also includes Andor Technology, NanoScience, Plasma Technology and X-Ray Technology. 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.

Are you ready to kick-start your career in a Global, cutting-edge technology company? We have a very exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join our procurement team and gain hands on experience of the entire supply chain, whilst working towards a Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant apprenticeship. From sourcing critical components, negogiating with suppliers and working closely with Engineers, Scientists amongst others, you will get the chance to earn-as-you-learn. If you're passionate about problem-solving, teamwork and making real impact, then please read on..!

Working at Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis - What’s in it for you?

Wellbeing –

• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 12 weeks more

• Employee Assistance Programme; including 24/7 telephone support, access to counselling, financial and debt management and access to trained legal advisors
• Private health insurance, dental insurance and life assurance

Money & lifestyle –

• MyDiscounts; save money with a number of leading retailers

• Car salary exchange scheme: sacrifice part of your salary in exchange for a fully serviced, comprehensive insured electric or hybrid vehicle
• TechScheme and CycleScheme: Purchase a bike and/or Tech or home goods from Currys/IKEA and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Pension; all employees are eligible to join the Group Pension Plan administered by AVIVA.
• Share incentive plan: Invest in your future and share in the success of the company by joining the share incentive plan.

Development –

• Encouragement and support to achieve professional and or academic qualifications to support your development and growth
• Defined career paths and regular reviews

What we're looking for:

• Educated to GCSE and / or A-Level standard and have the required grades to attend the further education college / university of choice
• Logical reasoning skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work diligently to a defined process.
• Able to build a professional rapport with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to explore and evaluate options in the face of a challenge.
• Computer literate, comfortable with simple programmes such as Microsoft suite

Key responsibilities:

• Attend off the job academic training at a college of further education selected by the company.
• Complete all homework and end of year projects, required by the college in a timely manner.
• This is an entry level position where work is supervised and approved by others.  
• Placing purchase orders for materials and services, and working with suppliers to ensure smooth delivery.
• Working in an agile team using existing methodologies and processes to ensure a strong, stable supply chain

Location:

This role will be based in High Wycombe and will also include learning days, where you will attend a local college.

Application process:

Please apply with a CV and ensure to answer the questions; we will be assessing all answers

Successful applicants will take part in a call to learn more about the business and more details about the interview process will be shared

Questions?

Feel free to reach out! Our Talent Acquisition Partner Abby is managing the role and can be contacted on abby.gelder@oxinst.com

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