Global Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Manager

Vacancy: Global Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Manager

Location: Royston

With over 200 years of history, Johnson Matthey is accelerating the transition to net zero.

As the Global Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager you will be a key member of the Global Procurement Category team, Global Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager - Zeolite Category is focused on execution of sourcing strategies to deliver on category strategy as well as end to end delivery of sourcing and supplier management initiatives delivering value from category spend and supplier eco-system.

The role:

As a Global Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager, you will help to drive our goals by:

• Execute strategic sourcing processes to meet business requirements and deliver optimal result with maximum efficiency.
• Manage sourcing and suppliers within assigned portfolio to provide capability, agility and best in class solutions to support JM transformation and growth.
• Contribute to a global category strategy development with sourcing and supplier management perspective as well as inputs from internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive best practices in strategic supplier management, performance monitoring and contract management.
• In a co-operation with Stakeholders and Suppliers work on TCO reduction for the category across sectors and regions
• Propose and manage annual and multiyear sourcing plans to deliver best value to JM from existing market conditions, business changes and in support of long-term category strategy.
• Coordinate collaboration and maximise value added from GBS team assigned to support Category team(s)
• Build and maintain category expertise in market intelligence and insights, as well as other category related developments (innovation, tools, new entrants etc) to lead best in class, competitive solutions.
• To carry out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Extensive experience in successfully leading and conducting the negotiation of contracts across technical, commercial, and legal areas. (Essential)
• Ability to facilitate multiple activities at any one time, and effectively communicate current positions. (Essential)
• Graduate qualification (ideally Master Degree educated), (and/or) proven experience in Automotive, FMCG and/or Chemical procurement of at least 5 years (Essential)
• Excellent functional Procurement experience managing portfolio across multiple geographies. Is able to include knowledge and experience of world-class portfolio management and sourcing practices (Essential)
• Ability to operate effectively in different cultures and across geographies, including managing stakeholders and colleagues remotely (across distance and time zones). (Essential)  
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing people through difficult period/ large change program (Essential)

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:

•    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 GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. 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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