Buyer - technical services and industrial gases - Americas
Location: Devon, US

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As a Buyer – Technical Services & Industrial Gases (MRO), you’ll lead sourcing and supplier management across North and Central America. Focusing on technical services and industrial gases, you’ll drive cost savings, performance, and long-term value.
Working with Procurement Business Partners and Global Category Leads, you’ll align strategies, support innovation, and help deliver a more sustainable future.

The role:

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

• Supporting Strategic Sourcing Activities: Assist in running sourcing events, preparing documentation, and supporting supplier negotiations in line with category strategies.

• Contributing to Value Delivery: Help track and report on savings, support pipeline development, and contribute to achieving annual cost and cash flow targets.

• Maintaining Supplier and Site Collaboration: Act as a key link between suppliers and JM site teams, supporting relationship management and ensuring smooth execution of sourcing plans.

• Enabling Cross-Functional Alignment: Work with Capex Procurement, JMGS teams, and Category Leads to ensure coordinated approaches, avoid duplication, and support broader category goals.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Sourcing and Contract Negotiation Experience: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in services procurement (including MRO), with a strong track record in supporting sourcing events and negotiating contracts across technical, commercial, and legal areas.

• Strong Analytical and Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level or higher) and e-procurement tools. Ability to analyze PO-level data, identify savings opportunities, and support strategic decisions.

• Effective Stakeholder and Supplier Management: Proven ability to collaborate with site teams, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to support procurement goals.

• Language, Travel, and Location Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish (required for U.S. region).

• Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures, time zones, and geographies.

• Must be on-site at one of our Philadelphia-area locations at least 3 times per week.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.

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

What we offer:

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 well-being – for you and your family.

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 GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. 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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