Strategic Procurement Partner

Johnson Matthey

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Life, medical and wellbeing benefits

Competitive retirement savings

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Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking an Operational Procurement Business Partner to strengthen local procurement, support end-to-end processes, and advise site stakeholders on the best sourcing solutions. You will collaborate with site teams, suppliers and category managers, drive savings programs, and promote the use of Coupa and SAP across regions.

Experience in complex organisations and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

Experience in sourcing, procurement operations and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
Knowledge of procurement best practices, negotiation and contract management.
Ability to work effectively across diverse teams, cultures and time zones.
Experience working in complex organisational environments.
Proficiency in ERP (SAP) and procurement systems (e.g., Coupa).
Fluent English and strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

Acting as the primary contact for local stakeholders, supporting end-to-end procurement and identifying improvement opportunities.
Understanding local site requirements and advising on suitable solutions and procurement processes.
Acting as a liaison between site teams, suppliers and category managers for supplier performance.
Supporting the local implementation of supplier agreements, aligned with savings strategies.
Driving effective and compliant use of Coupa, SAP and other procurement tools.
Collaborating across regions and categories to identify process gaps and support improvements.