Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Buyer to drive procurement excellence and sustainability initiatives. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in indirect procurement, manage supplier relationships, and implement strategic sourcing to optimize costs and enhance supplier performance. You will collaborate with global teams to align on category strategies and support innovative solutions for a cleaner future. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact while advancing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Share plans

Saving accounts

House saving funds

Life and disability insurance

Commuter allowances and loans

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in indirect procurement with expertise in category management.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement targets and manage supplier performance effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business performance.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Supplier Management

Strategic Cost Optimization

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Buyer
Location: London Hub

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. Collaborating with Global Category Leads, you’ll ensure alignment on category strategies while supporting sustainability and innovation. Your work will help transform energy and reduce carbon emissions for a cleaner future.

The role:

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

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

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

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

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:

1. Retirement savings
2. Share plans
3. Saving accounts
4. House saving funds
5. Life and disability insurance
6. Commuter allowances and loans
7. Medical plans / health assessments
8. 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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Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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