Vacancy: Buyer – MRO Consumables and PPE

Location: Gliwice, Poland

Job Family: Procurement

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Buyer – MRO Consumables and PPE, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.  

The role: 

As a Buyer – MRO Consumables and PPE, you will help drive our goals by: 

Deliver annual savings and cash flow targets across MRO Consumables, including PPE, lubricants, packaging, and maintenance parts, through proactive spend management. 

Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans, aligned with stakeholder requirements, to deliver optimal results and maximize procurement efficiency. 

Lead demand analysis and forecasting within the category, enabling informed negotiation strategies and competitive tenders. 

Actively manage 80%+ of total spend in the MRO consumables subcategory to ensure control, compliance, and value delivery. 

Maintain robust supplier management plans and ensure taxonomy, PR/PO processes, and data structures are fit for purpose and compliant. 

Build a pipeline of savings initiatives for the current year and two years ahead, while continuously scanning the market for innovations, new suppliers, and process improvements. 

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: 

Minimum 5 years of experience in MRO procurement and Engineering/Maintenance/Safety roles within heavy manufacturing industries (e.g., Steel, Automotive Tier 1, Chemicals). 

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to analyse data at purchase order level to identify cost-saving opportunities. 

Experience with contract negotiation (commercial, technical, legal) and cross-functional project execution across different cultures and time zones. 

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience. 

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Microsoft Office (Excel intermediate or higher), and e-procurement tools; knowledge of Power BI and Coupa Source-to-Contract (S2C) is highly desirable. 

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 

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