Lead procurement activities for capital projects including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and managing supply chain risks while ensuring compliance with JM policies.
Vacancy: Category Manager, CapexLocation: PankiJob Family: Engineering Johnson Matthey, an 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 a competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.The Capital Project Procurement Lead supports the Group Capital Procurement team and is responsible for leading the overall sourcing process on capital projects under the supervision and guidance of the Project Portfolio Procurement Lead and in accordance with the established respective category strategies and processesYour responsibilities: The Category Manager, CAPEX will:
• Strategic and Tactical Sourcing & Procurement:
Develop and implement procurement strategies for plant engineering-related categories,including engineering services, plant machinery/equipment, construction, infrastructure
and technologies. Support will also be required for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations).
Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve cost efficiency, quality, and service levels.
Conduct market analysis to assess risks and opportunities within the supply chain.
• Supplier & Contract Management:
Negotiate supplier agreements, ensuring best value while meeting operational and sustainability objectives.Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and environmental
standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with engineering, maintenance, production, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with the business needs.
Support CAPEX projects by sourcing key equipment, materials and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Assist in budget planning and cost control for engineering procurement activities.
• Process & Cost Optimization:
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement function.
Implement best practices in supplier risk management and contract negotiation.
Utilise procurement tools and systems to enhance efficiency and reportingRequirements for the role:
• Strategic and Tactical Sourcing & Procurement:
Develop and implement procurement strategies for plant engineering-related categories,including engineering services, plant machinery/equipment, construction, infrastructure
and technologies. Support will also be required for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations).
Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve cost efficiency, quality, and service levels.
Conduct market analysis to assess risks and opportunities within the supply chain.
• Supplier & Contract Management:
Negotiate supplier agreements, ensuring best value while meeting operational and sustainability objectives.Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and environmental
standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with engineering, maintenance, production, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with the business needs.
Support CAPEX projects by sourcing key equipment, materials and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Assist in budget planning and cost control for engineering procurement activities.
• Process & Cost Optimization:
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement function.
Implement best practices in supplier risk management and contract negotiation.
Utilise procurement tools and systems to enhance efficiency and reportingRequirements for the role:
- Minimum 7 years of procurement experience in a similar field (e.g., machinery and plant manufacturing, steel production/fabrication, heavy industries and capital equipment, engineering, and industrial equipment refurbishment projects).
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant procurement experience in industrial or capital project environments
- Experience working with cost breakdown structures and technical RFQs
- Strong technical understanding plant engineering-related categories, including engineering services, plant machinery/equipment, construction, infrastructure and technologies both standard & bespoke requirements
- Proven record of supplier relationship management
- Knowledge of quality standards, tools and processes
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