Location: Gliwice
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:
• Act in line with JM values and the One Procurement Community (OPC) to support Procurement Excellence.
• Ensure compliance with Group Procurement policies, standards, and operating models, utilizing Coupa for sourcing and supplier management.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, improve supply channels, and drive sustainable value.
• Analyze purchase order data and financial pipelines to support demand planning and cost optimization.
• Identify and implement supply chain improvements, ensuring cost-effective, ethical, and high-quality sourcing.
• Drive and support category strategies, procurement projects, and business improvements to optimize efficiency and savings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, finance, and JMGS teams to resolve procurement disputes, ensure compliance, and enhance business performance.
• Procurement Expertise: 5+ years in indirect procurement, including category management, sourcing, and contract negotiation.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Experience managing suppliers and collaborating across cultures, geographies, and time zones.
• Strategic & Cost Optimization: Ability to balance total cost of ownership (TCO), value analysis, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Project & Change Management: Skilled in driving procurement projects and implementing process improvements.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and champion Procurement’s vision.
• Analytical & Decision-Making: Ability to forecast, analyze data, and prioritize tasks effectively.
This position is based at our Gliwice site and requires working on-site four days per week, with one day of remote flexibility.
How you will be rewarded:Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Other rewards and benefits include the following:
Financial benefits: winter and summer;
Annual award in the form of a financial bonus;
Co-financing of meals in the employee canteen;
Private medical care (basic package for PLN 1) with the possibility of adding family members;
Co-financing for a sports card;
Additional life insurance with the option of adding family members;
Employee Pension Plan Program (fully financed by the employer - 4% of basic salary);
Improving professional qualifications through internal training;
Real opportunities for promotion through participation in internal recruitment;
Comprehensive onboarding at the workplace
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 [email protected]. 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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