Global Refining Outsourcing Manager in Royston

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With over 200 years of history, join us and help accelerate the transition to net zero. As a Global Refining Outsourcing Manager, you will lead the global approach to external refining and processing, shaping medium- to long-term outsourcing roadmaps that optimize capacity, cost, compliance, and risk. Your work will directly support JM's mission as a global leader in sustainable technologies, helping to transform energy systems and reduce carbon emissions to create a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

• Governing outsourcing activities and risk in line with JM Group standards, including financial credit limits, security, EHS, CSR, Supplier Code of Conduct, and Responsible Platinum/Palladium sourcing (LPPM RPPG).
• Managing and optimizing the outsourcing contract portfolio, ensuring timely renewals, leading commercial negotiations on strategic contracts, and onboarding new vendors to support site feeds and value recovery.
• Delivering cost and performance excellence, managing OSR activities against budget, and defining, tracking, and reporting KPIs to ensure clear financial benefits and robust make-or-buy decisions.
• Ensuring compliance and audit readiness by maintaining schedules for EHS, security, and quality audits of external facilities and coordinating audit ownership across global stakeholders.
• Aligning outsourcing with supply and operational planning, working closely with IBP Supply, PMR, Clean Air, Commercial, and Procurement teams to optimize outsource capacity utilization, waste movements, and cross-sector opportunities.
• Building strategic external partnerships, gathering market intelligence, developing a strong global outsourcing network, and expanding PGMS capabilities beyond internal operations through trusted external partners.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Commercial & Contract Management - Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and proactively managing a portfolio of external vendor contracts to maximize value.
• Stakeholder & Collaboration Excellence - Strong ability to build trust, influence, and lead across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders globally, working primarily in an office-based environment.
• Networking & Influence - Well-developed internal and external networks to enable effective decision-making and delivery of business objectives, with regular in-office collaboration.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management - Experience managing compliance with internal and external standards, including coordinating internal and external audit requirements.
• Process & Operational Excellence - Capability in process management, developing and rolling out SOPs, and driving continuous improvement.
• Analytical & Detail Orientation - High attention to detail, strong administrative discipline, and ability to manage complex information accurately.

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:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• 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.

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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