Buyer

Johnson Matthey Plc Careers; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable technology firm in the UK is seeking a Buyer - Corporate Services to drive strategic sourcing and supplier excellence. In this role, you will partner with senior stakeholders and manage procurement requirements across various business units. The ideal candidate should have experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations, supporting the company’s mission towards sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Strong analytical skills to support strategic sourcing.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and align on strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support global corporate services and local procurement.
• Align category strategies with senior stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate service contracts.

Job description

Buyer - Corporate Services

Location : Royston, Hertfordshire UK

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero!

Job purpose :

As a Buyer - Corporate Services 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.

You'll be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, driving strategic sourcing and supplier excellence across mainly professional services categories. Your impact will reach across continents and business units, supporting innovation and sustainability at every step.

The role :

As a Buyer for global corporate services , you will help drive our goals by :

• Support Global Category Teams with global corporate services across multiple business units and geographies (UK, US, Vilnius, Kuala Lumpur, Poland).
• Manage local procurement requirements when not part of a global strategy.
• Partner with senior stakeholders (including Heads of Department and GLT) to align on category strategies and deliver cost optimization.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for services such as Tax / Finance business consultancy, insurance, legal, marketing and communications, and research services.

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