Buyer

Externally Procured Material Requirements Planning - 35%

Utilize ERP system to drive On Time, In Full Delivery and Continuity of Supply through coordination and collaboration across the supply chain;

Optimize supplier delivery schedules and inventory levels by expediting or deferring material in accordance with changes in demand;

Otherwise utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle.

KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock outs, Premium Freight, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Supplier Delivery Performance

Purchase Document Management -25%

Utilize ERP system to effectively review and release purchase orders for the purpose of procuring raw, semi-finished and finished goods and services as necessary to support the business;

Engage in the creation and execution of schedule agreements or consignment structures as necessary;

Ensure acknowledgments and order confirmations are in place to minimize supply disruption;

Use system to manage an invoice queue and communicate with internal departments and external supplier contacts to bring each invoice issue to resolution.

KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock Outs, Purchase Price Variance, Invoice Resolution, Past Due Purchase Orders, Past Due Unconverted Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Confirmations

Master Data Integrity - 15%

Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information;

Includes but not limited to: Supplier Delivery Lead Times, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, MRP-relevant material master views

KPIs: Supplier Delivery Performance, Inventory, Purchase Price Variance

Commodity Support - 20%

Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product commodities;

Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Sourcing on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives;

Communicate forecasts to suppliers;

Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA;

Assist with New Product Development or Sustaining projects as required;

Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend.

KPIs: Cost Reduction, NPD Cost Target, NPD Launch Stock, Inventory, Capital Spend

MSA Operating System Utilization - 5%

Apply the MSA Operating System to correctly identify root causes of problems and drive corrective action results.

KPIs : Continuous Improvement Pipeline & Execution

The EMEA Buyer performs a functional role in a regional setting to support a multisite purchasing service strategy for MSA. Specifically, this position will focus on the procurement of raw materials, semi-finished or finished goods and services from external sources of supply and will work to mitigate, or elevate where necessary, supplier quality, cost, and delivery issues. The incumbent is expected to pursue optimization of both cost of goods purchased and inventory availability through utilization of an organized approach that yields cost synergies, a focus on supplier management, and development of positive relationships with internal & external (supplier) stakeholders. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of ERP system/Material Requirements Planning and disciplined execution abilities within the purchasing function.