This job is with Johnson Matthey, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As an Americas Procurement Lead, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges, cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies, by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.
The role: As an Americas Procurement Lead, you will help drive our goals by:
- Leading procurement strategy and execution across the Americas region, ensuring alignment with business objectives and global procurement priorities.
- Acting as a senior business partner to executive and operational stakeholders, driving value creation through cost optimisation, supply resilience, innovation and sustainability initiatives.
- Leading and developing a high-performing procurement team while fostering collaboration across plants, business units and the wider One Procurement Community.
- Delivering strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and contract management activities across complex direct and indirect spend categories.
- Driving procurement transformation, governance and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen procurement capability, performance and compliance.
- Managing supplier risk, ensuring responsible sourcing practices and maintaining a secure, high-performing supply base that supports business growth.
- Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
- Extensive senior procurement leadership experience across multiple sites, regions or complex manufacturing environments.
- Strong track record of developing and executing category strategies, leading large-scale sourcing initiatives and delivering measurable business value.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within a global matrix organisation.
- Deep expertise in supplier management, commercial negotiations, contract development and risk management.
- Experience leading organisational change, developing talent and building engaged, high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery.
- Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
- Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles) Life and Disability InsuranceHealth Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision) Voluntary Benefits
- Wellbeing Programs and Incentives Tuition Assistance
- Parental LeaveReady 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.#LI-DK1To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.
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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
