Strategic Sourcing Manager – MRO & CAPEX

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Location: Royston, UK, Lithuania, Poland

Job Family: Supply and Logistics

As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be focused on delivering world-class results and a competitive advantage to JM. Balancing total cost of ownership (TCO), strategic and tactical delivery. You will develop the global Category strategy for MRO sub-categories and support, own and enable the delivery of global Category strategy in-region, whilst bringing in breakthrough ideas and best-in-class approaches. 

You will be translating global led category strategies to sourcing and actions plan. Defining the team required to successfully deliver the project plan and undertaking category management activities as required whilst driving plans to a successful execution. As the Sourcing Manager you will be Business Partnering with the Engineering and Maintenance teams to identify opportunities to optimise & standardise specifications, competitively bid spend across spend Categories to deliver cost savings and efficiencies to JM whilst Driving Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities with key suppliers across key Engineering and Maintenance suppliers, creating joint action plans to deliver value for JM and our supplier partners.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.  We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

• Develop, prioritise, and implement category and strategic sourcing strategies within a global and regional environment.

• Develop, negotiate & performance manage contracts (including Framework Agreements) with strategic suppliers for outsourced of services.

• Business partnering with Engineering and Maintenance functions to understand their priorities and risks, so that these can be translated into Business Requirements that will drive Category strategy.

• Leading the process to select and manage suppliers.  Lead and support when necessary diverse negotiations teams to ensure the best outcomes according to Business Requirements.

• Work to identify, develop, and implement improved supply-side initiatives to deliver sustainable value, appropriate quality and service, and a secure, safe, cost effective and ethical supply base.

• Developing an expertise of the external Markets across the suppliers across MRO categories

• Strong functional procurement experience managing global led categories across multiple geographies, including negotiation of contracts across technical, commercial and legal. (Essential)

• Ability to build effective relationships with 3rd parties external to the company, such as service providers and goods suppliers. (Essential)

• Experience working with Engineering & Maintenance teams to drive cost savings and improve Plant uptime (Essential)

• Degree qualified and/ or proven experience in Automotive, FMCG or Chemical procurement.

• MCIPS qualified, or willingness to work towards this

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.  Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised

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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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