Global Category Manager - Catalyst Technologies

Johnson Matthey; Sulzbach; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global sustainable technology company is seeking a Global Category Manager to drive sourcing and procurement for heavy industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and various benefits aimed at supporting employee wellbeing. Join us to make a meaningful impact on sustainability while advancing your career.

Leistungen

Retirement savings

Share plans

Fitness discounts

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Qualifikationen

• Extensive procurement experience in capital project management.
• Strong knowledge of technical RFQs and cost breakdown structures.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Aufgaben

• Lead sourcing and procurement for heavy industrial projects.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on CAPEX projects.

Kenntnisse

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation skills

Technical understanding of industrial equipment

Proficiency in procurement systems

Supplier relationship management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Global Category Manager to Catalyst Technologies

Location : UK, Europe

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 a Global Category 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.

Role and responsibilities

As a Global Category Manager to Catalyst Technologies, you will help drive our goals by:

• Lead sourcing and procurement for heavy industrial projects, managing high-value packages, negotiating cost savings, mitigating supply risks, and conducting market analysis.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring performance, compliance, continuous improvement, and alignment with sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on CAPEX projects, procurement planning, budgeting, and communication with leadership and category managers.
• Drive cost savings and process improvements through best practices, supplier risk management, and efficient use of procurement systems and tools.

Key skills and qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in capital project management within industrial or construction environments, with strong knowledge of technical RFQs and cost breakdown structures.
• Skilled in leading complex contract negotiations across technical, commercial, and legal domains.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial equipment and systems (mechanical, electrical, automation), with a proven track record in supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa is a plus) and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to JM locations and supplier offices.

What we offer

• We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities.
• We are supportive of hybrid and flexible working and offer life, medical and other benefits where applicable to support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• 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.

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