Job title: Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager – IT, Professional Services and HR
Contract duration : 18-month FTC
Location: UK flexible, India Bawal, Manesar
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager, 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 a Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager, you will help drive our goals by:
• Leading complex, high-value sourcing initiatives and negotiations across IT, HR and Professional Services, securing strong commercial outcomes
• Defining and executing global category strategies to drive value, manage risk and shape market engagement
• Acting as a senior commercial advisor to stakeholders, influencing sourcing decisions and demand management
• Managing a portfolio of strategic suppliers, driving performance, innovation and continuous improvement
• Delivering total cost of ownership optimisation through commercial modelling and structured contract approaches
• Identifying and unlocking value opportunities using market insight, supplier capability and industry trends
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
• Strong experience leading complex, high-value negotiations across IT, HR and Professional Services
• Proven track record in developing and delivering end-to-end sourcing and category strategies
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders within a global, matrix organisation
• Experience managing strategic suppliers and driving measurable performance improvements
• Advanced analytical and commercial modelling skills with a focus on value-based decision making
• Experience working across regions to implement sourcing strategies and realise contract value
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 are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
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 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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