Job Title
Operational Business Partner
Location
Brimsdown
Work Arrangement
3 days on site working / 2 days remote
Overview
World‑changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years of history, join us and help accelerate the transition to net‑zero!
Role
As an Operational Procurement Business Partner, you’ll support JM’s mission in sustainable technology by leading procurement at the site and across key procure‑to‑pay (P2P) activities across your region. You’ll ensure compliance with global procurement policies, manage supplier performance, and serve as the link between global strategy and local business needs. In this role, you’ll be responsible for all procurement of goods and services at the site, drive process excellence and policy adherence, foster collaboration, and support continuous improvement to help deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for local stakeholders, supporting end‑to‑end procurement and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Understand local site requirements and advise on suitable solutions and procurement processes.
- Act as a liaison between site teams, suppliers and category managers for supplier performance.
- Support the local implementation of supplier agreements, aligned with savings strategies.
- Drive effective and compliant use of Coupa, SAP and other procurement tools.
- Collaborate across regions and categories to identify process gaps and support improvements.
Key Skills
- 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 and procurement systems such as SAP or Coupa.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive retirement savings
- Company matched Share Incentive Plan
- Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness coverage
- Medical plans / health assessments
- Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
- Competitive annual incentive plan
Contact Information
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.
Equal Opportunities
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.
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