Sr Analyst, Procurement-Data

Job Description

Job Description

 

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s 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 people—at 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.

 

Create and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for key metrics such as spend under management, first-time invoice match rate, cost reduction, and cost avoidance, and provide insights to guide decision-making. Utilize data mining, analysis, and market research tools (e.g. SAP Cloud Analytics, Coupa Analytics, Microsoft applications) to identify actionable patterns and strategic insights. Research and apply AI and machine learning solutions for procurement, advising on their adoption and implementation to drive innovation. Confirm the effectiveness of metrics and provide proactive feedback to department leaders on emerging trends and areas requiring attention. Collaborate with the Procurement Systems Administration and Information Services team for procurement tool testing, process standards, and continuous improvements. Lead efforts to identify and support continuous improvement activities, including design and implementation, data benchmarking, and data governance. Set and enforce strong data quality standards to ensure data accessibility and integrity across the procurement organization. Provide high-level analytical support for Category Managers and Buyers, including supplier management, data analysis, market research, and sourcing event support. Review supplier contracts to extract and document relevant details for data entry and reporting, offering guidance to junior analysts.

 

 

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field and six years of experience working with data in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, including advanced data analysis and creating analytical reports. Alternatively, eight years of experience working with data in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, including advanced data analysis and creating analytical reports.
• Familiarity with database principles and system architecture (SAP tables and Coupa reporting).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents) and data visualization tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP ECC, Coupa.

Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and technologies.

Job Location: Messer North America, Inc., 11605 Strang Rd, La Porte, TX 77571

 

About Messer:  

Messer’s 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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