Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing 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 than 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 organizations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Our Clean Air sector excels in sustainable technology. We use our scientific know-how to create innovative products that play a crucial part in reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality, helping our customers meet legislative requirements globally. Governments and consumers are increasingly concerned about air quality, with regulations and legislation tightening. Our Clean Air sector helps meet these challenges, helping to effectively and efficiently reduce emissions from vehicles and other sources. As a supplier of one third of catalysts into the automotive industry globally, we are playing our part in creating a future for tomorrow.

The role will be responsible for the overall supply chain for the SEC engine systems and custom project product lines. Responsible for supplier management for all outside fabricators and suppliers for SEC Americas business and ensures these critical partners can produce product at best cost and timing. The Senior Supply Chain Specialist ensures the performance of a supply chain from order to shipment and customer service for all externally produced product. The role supports the department's initiatives to operate in an efficient and profitable manner to provide customer satisfaction and uphold customer expectations. Interface with various internal departments (primarily commercial and engineering) as required and interface with customers and suppliers as needed to meet business objectives.

Your responsibilities :

• Outside fabrication and supplier management
• Drive the business forward by achieving significant cost reductions
• Work directly with stakeholders (internal and external) to develop optimization strategies and improve execution plans
• Manage RFI, RFP, RFQ from end-to-end in assigned areas
• Leverage technology, analytics, and tools to collect and analyze supplier spend data to drive savings
• Lead supplier selection and management. Manage relationships with suppliers to drive material requirements though the supply chain, to meet OTIF delivery and lead time targets.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions that are more favourable for the business
• Track market dynamics of assigned areas
• Define cost benchmarks for areas under management
• Analyze supplier performance data and provide feedback to suppliers and leadership
• Custom project and engine system supply chain management
• Procures materials needed for project orders and inventory of the final product. This includes identifying and ordering the proper quantity, negotiating pricing and shipment terms, and overseeing the timely delivery of materials needed to fulfil customer orders. Work with suppliers related to timing to coordinate the needs of JM and the customer.
• Maintain and monitor inventory levels and to provide mitigation plans when necessary. Collaborate with department manager and S&OP Manager on inventory management and planning related to project business / orders.
• Assess current orders and forecast future demand to provide adequate supplies. When something significant changes in the supply chain and demand, the Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for responding to these changes in demand and solving any supply chain problems that arise.
• Ensure bill of materials for project orders are accurate before entry by customer service into the ERP system
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering, product management, finance & rest of supply chain teams with regards to project BOM, supplier selection, and cost analysis
• Mitigate supply chain risk through internal / external collaboration
• Supply Chain Excellence
• Identifies and evaluates bottlenecks and opportunities in supply chain related (work) processes, procedures and / or systems. Makes suggestions for improvements and ensures implementation.
• Track KPIs and report on supply chain's performance
• Performs other duties / projects as required
• Comply with environmental & health and safety federal, state, local regulations and company policies

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How you will be rewarded :

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We'll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.