Job Description
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 Europe, Asia and America. The cooperation between the more than 11,500 highly qualified international employees is based on mutual respect. Messer pays particular attention to diversity and inclusion.
As a global player, Messer offers its sustainable products and services in Asia, Europe and America.
Together with our subsidiary Messer GasPack we are looking to immediately fill the position as
Procurement Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Krefeld, Germany / hybrid
Referenznummer: E-09/2025
- Manage the procurement of new cylinders, bundles, pallets, and accessories for both new and retested assets
- Negotiate and maintain price agreements, including for external retesting services
- Monitor market trends and identify new suppliers and product innovations
- Handle cylinder and bundle requests from affiliates, including transport organization
- Oversee stock levels and availability of new and used cylinders
- Support pricing maintenance and apply negotiation strategies and best practices
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships across Europe
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., logistics, quality, operations) to align procurement with business needs
- Manage claims and resolve supplier-related issues effectively
- Coordinate sales activities related to surplus or reusable packaging items
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
- Several years of experience in procurement, ideally in an industrial or technical environment
- Strong technical understanding and interest in industrial packaging and gas-related equipment
- Proficient in SAP (MM module) and MS Office tools
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and negotiation skills
- As Procurement Manager, you will make a valuable contribution to an international, successful, and financially stable company
- A dynamic, supportive and inclusive work culture that values innovation and encourages collaboration and continuous improvement
- Unique opportunity for professional growth and development due to engaging and challenging tasks
- Empowering your skills through targeted training opportunities
- A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work model and 30 days annual leave