Job Description

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As the Procurement Manager, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As a Procurement Manager, you will help drive our goals by:

• Act as primary contact to local stakeholders, including local leadership teams, for their demands around end-to-end procurement services and deliverables
• Proactively understand, shape and influence the local demand leading to spend efficiency and categories effectiveness at local level; channel the demand for support into the appropriate delivery team in JM Procurement or GBS
• Own and deliver local saving plans for spend in assigned territory, actively supports development of above market strategies and saving initiatives delivering benefits to local sites and businesses
• Represent local requirements with procurement category management teams and contribute to global solution for best application and value delivered locally
• Develop local communication around applicable procurement projects, policies and strategies; support local implementation of savings plans and supplier management practices as per global strategies, including steering spend pro-actively to JM preferred or approved vendors
• Provide strategic procurement support for end to end procurement services in the assigned Business Unit / geography
• Resolve issues, quality complaints and other supplier and / or stakeholders related escalations, which were not resolved via Business As Usual processes; involve global teams where needed
• Drive locally effective, efficient and compliant utilisation of Coupa, and other global tools, processes and platforms, embedded into procurement operating model
• Own and actively manage relationship with local suppliers; provides strategic inputs to supplier management processes for globally managed relationships

Key skills/qualifications that will help you succeed in this role:

• Proven experience in managing procurement processes focused on sourcing, supplier management and stakeholders’ engagement
• Knowledge of procurement best practices delivering optimal service and performance of procurement function to the local / regional business
• Experience from working in a similar industry with a global complexity and with global operating models in place
• Proven skills in managing projects, influencing budget holders and leading collaboration toward optimal supplier eco-system delivering on savings, innovation and wider business value

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.