Buyer

Johnson Matthey; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Buyer for Corporate Services to drive procurement targets, manage supplier performance, and implement strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement and strong skills in supplier relationship management. The role offers hybrid working with 3-4 days on-site and comes with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Share plans

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in indirect services procurement, including category management.
• Experience managing suppliers and collaborating across cultures.
• Skilled in driving procurement projects and implementing process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement targets and manage supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with Group Procurement policies and standards.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Analyze purchase order data to support cost optimization.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Strategic & Cost Optimization

Project & Change Management

Communication & Leadership

Analytical & Decision-Making

Job description

Overview

Buyer – Corporate Services

Location: Gliwice, Poland or Royston, Hertfordshire UK

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With over 200 years of history, join us to accelerate the transition to net zero. As a Procurement Professional, you'll drive procurement targets, manage supplier performance, and implement strategic sourcing. You will collaborate with Global Category Leads to ensure alignment on category strategies while supporting sustainability and innovation, helping transform energy and reduce carbon emissions for a cleaner future.

The role

As a Buyer for Corporate Services, you will help drive our goals by:

Note: this role is to support global corporate services and is not a plant role (goods).

• Act in line with JM values and the One Procurement Community (OPC) to support Procurement Excellence.
• Ensure compliance with Group Procurement policies, standards, and operating models, utilizing Coupa for sourcing and supplier management.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, improve supply channels, and drive sustainable value.
• Analyze purchase order data and financial pipelines to support demand planning and cost optimization.
• Identify and implement supply chain improvements, ensuring cost-effective, ethical, and high-quality sourcing.
• Drive and support category strategies, procurement projects, and business improvements to optimize efficiency and savings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, finance, and JMGS teams to resolve procurement disputes, ensure compliance, and enhance business performance.

Key skills

• Procurement Expertise: 5+ years in indirect services procurement, including category management, sourcing, and contract negotiation.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Experience managing suppliers and collaborating across cultures, geographies, and time zones.
• Strategic & Cost Optimization: Ability to balance total cost of ownership (TCO), value analysis, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Project & Change Management: Skilled in driving procurement projects and implementing process improvements.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills to influence senior stakeholders and champion Procurement's vision.
• Analytical & Decision-Making: Ability to forecast, analyze data, and prioritize tasks effectively.

This position is based in either Gliwice, Poland or Royston, Hertfordshire UK (not supporting any Plant requirements) and requires working on-site 3-4 days per week, with 1-2 days of remote flexibility.

How you will be rewarded

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are 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 (url removed). 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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