Buyer

As a Senior Buyer, you will help drive our goals by:

• Drive Procurement Excellence by aligning with JM values and leading the One Procurement Community (OPC).
• Lead category development and improvement, optimizing supply, commercial agility, and sustainable value to support profitability.
• Research suppliers and industry trends to inform procurement decisions and enhance group insights.
• Negotiate contracts for defined spend categories, ensuring compliance with agreements, discounts, and rebates.
• Manage supplier relationships and build a comprehensive understanding of supply chains and market intelligence.
• Execute category strategies and support stakeholder commitment, ensuring effective implementation and business improvement., 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:
• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness 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.


• Procurement Expertise: 5+ years of experience, preferably in Indirect procurement categories.
• Category & Supplier Management: Strong knowledge of category management, sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance.
• Cross-Cultural & Remote Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across cultures, geographies, and time zones, managing remote stakeholders and teams.
• Contract Negotiation: Experienced in negotiating contracts across technical, commercial, and legal areas.
• Interpersonal & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to champion the vision of Procurement.
• Multitasking & Prioritization: Skilled in prioritizing multiple tasks, managing workloads, and communicating effectively.
• Cost & Strategy Balance: Ability to balance total cost of ownership (TCO) with both strategic and tactical delivery.
  
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