Inter Buyer

Intercompany Buyer

MSA, The Safety Company – US-PA-Murrysville

Requisition :

Type:
Full-Time | # of Openings: 1 | Category:
Global Supply Chain

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.

We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

The Intercompany Buyer performs a functional role in a regional setting to support a multisite supply network strategy for MSA. Specifically, this position will focus on the procurement of raw, semi-finished or finished goods and services from internal 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 plant and distribution management, and development of positive relationships with internal (supplier) stakeholders.

The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of ERP system/Material Requirements Planning and disciplined execution abilities within the purchasing function.

• 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.
• Utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle.

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 purchasing arrangement 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.

• Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information. Includes but not limited to:
• • Supplier delivery lead times
  • Purchasing information records
  • Source lists
  • MRP‑relevant material master views

• Demonstrate understanding of product base and impact to business objectives.
• Facilitate weekly communication with supply base to identify critical shortages to enable executional success.
• Participate in monthly supply review and drive awareness to executional based gaps.
• Assist with New Product Development or sustaining projects as required.
• Partner with Transportation team on tactical expedites as well as effective freight use and spend.

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

• Model Disciplined Execution: through deadline‑driven and well‑organized achievement of detailed standard work.
• Display Innovation & Technology Mindset:
  Ensure master data integrity and utilizes ERP system effectively/diligently
• Make Data‑Driven, Analytical Decisions:
  Use data to drive conclusions.
• Build Partnerships, Influences Others & Communicates Effectively:
  Demonstrate proven capability of managing internal and external supplier communication with results‑driven mentality.
• Challenge the Status Quo to Drive Continuous Improvement:
  Engage in problem solving techniques and demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or Related Field