Senior Regional Lead Buyer - Project Execution

Why Messer

Messer is the worlds 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 peopleat 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 Position:

Manage and deliver the Project Execution groups procurement requirements.

Lead & manage the project procurement activities related to the assigned projects of the Messer Project Execution Group.

Support current procurement information (pricing delivery times etc) for the Project Execution proposals group. Negotiate and manage frame agreements (MSA) with global/regional vendors for the Americas

Coordinate and develop with Project Execution Team (Project Managers) project specific procurement plans. Manage the entire project bidding process.

Prepare and issue bid comparisons

Assist project managers in selecting appropriate vendors/contractors to meet project goals.

Ensure procurement project activities are completed in accordance with safety quality and project schedule goals.

Develops and implements consistent request for proposals or quotes and commercial processes in alignment with Messer Guidelines.

Manage procurement reporting/communication functions for the ongoing projects to the respective project manager

Implements best practices in order to:

o Ensure reliable delivery to internal stakeholders mainly assigned projects project manager.

o Leverage sourcing activities across multiple projects

o Identify bundle opportunities

o Improve internal business partner relationship

o Optimize supply chain within the organization

o Improve internal compliance level

Understand business strategies and overall project goals & provide appropriate support

Develop build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to maximize suppliers added value to Messer. Own & deliver against procurement project targets.

Bring new procurement/sourcing ideas to the group to improve Messers competitiveness.

Principal Responsibilities:

Procurement Activities

Coordinate with resources assigned to Project Execution purchasing activities which consists of all procurement personnel assigned to the Project i.e. buyers expeditors logistics or other team members.

Identify vendors/contractors who can deliver to project requirements/goals

Interface with Messers legal team contract or T&Cs redlining process with contractors. Ensure procurement early involvement on projects and proposals

Directs key activities in the preparation and execution of procurement activities and processes as required to support project procurement goals.

Deliver targets

Co-ordinate the identification of initiatives to deliver to budget targets and meet general project objectives

Contribute to the delivery of project targets by supporting assigned project manager

Ensure that procurements are completed in compliance with defined project timelines and budget (or target) requirements.

Align Procurement business objectives with Project Execution strategies

Understand regional business strategy and its consequences for procurement needs for projects

Resolve any conflicts and agree priorities for the project.

Builds relationships with senior management in Engineering Project Management Operations and Legal to maximize procurement added value for projects.

Procurement Process

Maintain and update a central list of vendors/contractors/suppliers that can meet the project execution departments needs.

Own the entire RFQ process from bid package development and assembly to bidding responding to bid package RFIs and generation of a bid tab for review with the project manager.

Assemble and distribute to vendors/contractors complete bid packages.

Generate clear concise bid tabs incorporating pricing schedule scope as compared to RFQ package quality and references.

Perform negotiations and create contracts

Ensure compliance to Messer procurement policies and procedures

Monthly project procurement status reporting to respective project managers

Standardize and automate tactical activities in alignment with Procurement Execution team To provide regular procurement progress reports as required

Supplier Relationships

Manage interactions with key suppliers/contractors

Evaluate key supplier performance for safety and quality Joint supplier search for improvement opportunities

Internal Business Partner (IBP) Relationships Coordinate purchases with Project Managers

Create consolidate and update procurement plans to support Project Managers Communicate process changes and improve buyer-customer interface Participate in project meetings

Prepare reports on purchases status

Promote corporate values of the company

Ensure code of conduct is observed in all dealings with our suppliers and business partners

Foster team work and mutual respect.

Ensure staff and suppliers act in accordance with all appropriate safety legislation and guidelines Comply internally and externally with Messer ethics and code of conduct guidelines

Basic Qualifications

Minimum undergraduate degree in Business Engineering or Supply Chain required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain procurement or relevant business with progressively increasing responsibilities required with at least 2 years leading sourcing events or procurement activities for industrial plants or construction.

Travel at least 25% of time

Preferred Qualifications

Six Sigma or Lean Tools expertise desired

Understand P2P process and have the experience of using various procurement technologies and tools

Multinational experience

The salary range for this position is $98000-$144000. Messer provides medical dental vision short term disability life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits such as long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messers 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the companys bonus program.

About Messer:

Messers 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC