Strategic Buyer

For our
Engineering Team
in Krefeld we are looking for a

Strategic Buyer - Technical Procurement (m/f/d)
Reference number: 56/2025

Our Benefits

• A varied and challenging job in an international, successful and economically stable company where your commitment is valued
• Personal development through further training programs
• 30 days of vacation
• The possibility of mobile working
• Company pension scheme and long-term accounts
• Free parking and subsidized train tickets and company bikes
• Subsidy for the canteen, company fitness, corporate benefits

Your Responsibilities

• Procure machinery, components, and services for air separation plants
• Negotiate with national and international suppliers
• Monitor bids, prepare comparisons, and evaluate offers
• Manage supplier qualification, development, and audits
• Ensure compliance with German and international guidelines and laws
• Report project and cost center spend
• Handle claims in collaboration with technical experts
• Lead procurement for selected projects and support subsidiaries on CAPEX projects
• Collaborate closely with related departments

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or Industrial Engineering or in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration with technical exposure
• Minimum 5 years of work experience

• Preferred certifications: CIPS, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma

• Expertise:

• Knowledge of plant engineering basics and CAPEX/OPEX procurement

• Skilled in interpreting technical specifications, drawings, and BOMs
• Experience in category management, cost analysis, and contract negotiation

• Knowledge of EPC contract frameworks, commercial law, and ESG compliance

• Skills:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for plant-related materials and services

• Achieve cost reductions while ensuring quality and project goals
• Manage contracts, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure sustainability
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), e-sourcing platforms, and data analytics tools
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)

Messer is the world's largest privately owned specialist for industrial, medical and specialty gases. Under the brand 'Messer - Gases for Life', the company offers gases and services in Asia, Europe and the Americas. More than 11,800 international employees collaborate based on trust and mutual respect.