The Buyer role focuses on building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, managing vendor relationships and leading procurement initiatives. Additionally, the Buyer role responsibilities include supplier selection, RFP development, and contract implementation. It requires the execution of procurement strategies in alignment with regional and company-wide goals, while also overseeing the end-to-end P2P process to ensure efficiency. Additionally, the role emphasizes driving cost savings through price reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.
Why Messer?
Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.
The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.
Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.
Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.
Purpose of the Position:
Take responsibility for the execution part for our P2P processes and support the overall efficiencies of Procurement initiatives
Build relationships with internal business partners, manage outside vendors, and lead procurement initiatives including supplier selection; RFP development & evaluation; and contract development & implementation.
Deliver and Execute Procurement plans & strategy for designated MGF in alignment with Procurement Strategy & regional Strategy
Proactive engagement in P2P processes and continuous improvement on sourcing projects and procurement initiatives.
Oversee the effective delivery of end-to-end process to the Procurement Center within the Region's and local country team of buyers.
Ensure the proper execution of the P2P process: from requisition creation to PO placement and confirmation (PO expediting,) to PO changes, to PO Close.
Deliver Price reduction and cost avoidance savings
Promotes values of company
Principal Responsibilities
Negotiation and Management of Spend
Analyze internal demand requirements and external market condition to identify areas of opportunity and improvement.
Review and analyze purchase requisitions, investigates and develops sources of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews quotations
Lead sourcing efforts with Business Team Members and External Vendors
Coordinate with regional and HUB Lead buyers where appropriate and ensure local compliance with regional contracts
Issue RFX, perform bid comparison and vendor evaluation, lead award decisions, negotiate contract terms, coordinate with Legal, and ensure on-going contract compliance.
Execute negotiations for supply contracts that develop supplier relationships resulting in overall lower costs
Perform bid comparison and vendor evaluation, lead award decisions, negotiate contract terms, coordinate with Legal, and ensure on-going contract compliance.
Process Improvement
Proactive identification and execution of improvement opportunities for the supply of products and services required for the Business
Troubleshoot questions from vendors and field personnel to identify preferred purchase to pay method and to assist in questions related to, SAP, SRM and AP issues related
Good understanding of PO and Non/PO invoice process.
Assist vendors and field personnel in research and reconciliation of past due invoices.
Seek out opportunities for continuous improvement, increasing knowledge of the business, systems, procurement and finance department responsibilities.
Reporting and Compliance
Ensure compliance with preferred vendors
Report savings and compliance metrics monthly.
Manage the P2P process in accordance with established policies, controls and procedures
Timely response to vendors' questions and field personnel to identify preferred payment method and to assist in questions related to SAP and/or SRM
Identify issues root cause and propose solutions when invoice and Purchase Orders don't match.
Ensure purchase order is consistent with buyer/seller contractual obligations.
Provide training to all internal clients in the requisition to pay process.
Analyze data to assist in compliance reporting.
Promote Corporate Values of the Company
Ensure code of conduct is observed in all dealings with our suppliers and business partners, fostering relationships and the basis of mutual respect.
Ensure staff and suppliers act in accordance with all appropriate safety legislation and guidelines.
Work with suppliers and internally to ensure that they comply with the Procurement Policy
Required Skills
Very strong technically: sourcing process, IT systems
Specific knowledge in Accounts Payable (BancTec), SAP, Coupa
Must be able to prioritize workload with minimum supervision
Strong focus in customer services.
Proactive
Able to work across all functions and levels of an organization
Solid interpersonal skills.
Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and independent thinking
Required Qualifications/Experience
Experienced in Procurement roles >2 years
Bachelor's degree, preferable within Discipline Supply Chain, Business, Engineering
Proven ability for continuous improvement/savings/value add and a strong advocate of best practice
Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and independent thinking skills
Ability to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization to understand Business Partner's needs
Must be able to prioritize workload with minimum supervision
Teamwork and collaboration skills
About Messer:
Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.
We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.
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