Purchasing Analyst

About EIT:  The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford's purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems.  EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.  Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.  EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park.
Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces.
Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation.
The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.  EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity.
We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued.
We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges.  EIT Oxford are currently looking to a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing Analyst to support procurement activities within the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and undertaking procurement processes and systems, ensuring that the organisation achieves value for money, ensures efficient sourcing, and is well-versed with supplier management.
This includes but is not limited to vendor due diligence, onboarding, and procurement of goods and services.  Key Responsibilities:  Vendor Management:  Perform Vendor due diligence including risk evaluations and background checks prior to contractual engagement and onboarding.  Identify and onboard new suppliers as needed to support the organisation's evolving needs, ensuring a competitive and diverse supplier base.  Strong communication skills to liaise between EIT internal Stakeholders and Vendors/Potential Vendors.  Performs periodic contract reviews and works with internal stakeholders to ensure timely contract renewal, updates to commercials terms and terminations where required.    Procurement Processes & Systems:  Establish clear workflows for requisitioning goods and services, ensuring proper approvals and adherence to procurement policies.  Track and report on procurement performance, including spend analysis, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics.  Works closely with the Accounts Payable clerk to collaborate on end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process Qualifications & Experience:  Degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field or proven purchasing work experience.   Familiarity with procurement software and systems, ideally Oracle Fusion, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools.  Able to demonstrate the ability to build positive supplier relationships through professional communication and interpersonal skills.  Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct spend analysis, and assess supplier performance.
Additional nice-to-have skills:  Experience working in pharmaceuticals, life science, or biopharma would be an advantage CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.   Terms of Appointment:  You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.  You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.  During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.  Why work for EIT:  At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success.
We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard.
Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence.
Join us and make an impact  We offer the following salary and benefits:  Salary:  £35K - £45K + bonus  Enhanced holiday pay   Pension   Life Assurance  Income Protection  Private Medical Insurance   Hospital Cash Plan  Therapy Services  Perk Box  Powered by JazzHR