Global Category Buyer - CAPEX

Job title: Global Category Buyer – Capex

Location: Gliwice, Poland
 

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Job Purpose:

As a Global Category Buyer – Capex, you will  be responsible for leading  strategic  and  tactical  procurement  activities  across  assigned  subcategories  within  the  Capex  domain.  These  include  capital  equipment,  engineering  services,  subcontracting  trade,  and  automation,  supporting  Johnson  Matthey’s  global  manufacturing  footprint.  This  is  a  high-impact  role  that  combines technical  expertise,  supplier  management,  and  cross-functional  collaboration  to  drive  innovation,  cost savings, and operational excellence.

Role:

As a Global Category Buyer – Capex, you will help drive our goals by:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Capex subcategories, translating them into actionable plans with cross-functional teams.
• Leverage market intelligence, cost analysis, and risk assessments to support procurement decisions and drive innovation across the value chain.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers to improve cost efficiency, quality, and service levels.
• Negotiate global framework agreements and manage supplier contracts in line with company standards.
• Build and oversee supplier relationship programs, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with operational needs, support CAPEX projects, and contribute to budget planning and cost control.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, apply best practices in supplier risk management and contract negotiation, and utilize procurement systems to enhance efficiency and reporting.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in industrial or capital project environments (e.g., machinery, heavy industries, engineering services).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MCIPS certification is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment, system installations (mechanical, electrical, automation), and engineering materials.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and lead complex contract negotiations across technical, commercial, and legal areas.
• Experience with cost breakdown structures, technical RFQs, and MRO procurement within capital investment projects.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa), advanced Microsoft Office skills, and strong analytical capabilities to drive cost savings and efficiency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, knowledge of quality standards, fluent English, and flexibility to travel.

What We Offer:

• Direct employment within our company structure.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a modern, automated production environment.
• Seasonal financial benefits (winter and summer bonuses).
• School starter kit allowance.
• Subsidised meals in the company canteen (breakfasts, lunches, and vending machines with ready meals).

• Fresh Fruit Wednesdays.

• Private medical care with LuxMed (basic package for 1 PLN) with the option to include family members.
• Co-financing of a sports card.

• Additional Life Insurance.

• Employee Referral Programme.

• Employee Pension Plan (fully funded by the employer – 4% of salary).
• Convenient location – Gliwice, Łabędy Zone.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

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