Sourcing Manager

Linde Inc.

Sourcing Manager

Tonawanda, NY, United States | req34617

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will lead complex sourcing efforts to create a competitive advantage through cost reduction, consolidation of spend, improved service, reliability, and productivity
• Negotiate price, terms and conditions relative to assigned commodities. Drive deals of medium to high complexity to successful conclusion without exposing new or unanticipated risk to the quality, timing or reliability for the corporation
• Lead resolution of supplier and contract disputes
• Ensure compliance with Procurement policies and guidelines
• Drive continuous improvement through supplier management
• And you will develop and execute local/regional sourcing strategies with stakeholders; manage RFPs, analyze bids, select suppliers, negotiate contracts, implement agreements, and oversee supplier performance throughout the contract lifecycle
• Manage strategic supplier relationships with OEMs, dealers and service providers.
• Utilize planning and analytical skills to define and maintain the appropriate sourcing strategy. Must have strong MS Excel skills for analysis
• Furthermore, you will stay current on the technology trends, market players and best practices. Conduct research to build superior market intelligence
• Work extensively with global, inter-regional and inter- Business-Unit teams and stake holders to improve the organization’s sourcing position
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders
• You will also serves as focal point and manager for Plants & Production procurement activities within one of Linde’s major regions
• Develop and present key metrics, forecasting, spend & savings reports and internal spend compliance

What makes you great

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree required; Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field is preferred
• Master's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business is preferred
• Experience and/or familiarity with managing technical categories such as water treatment services, chemicals, motors, electrical equipment and services, or similar equipment is preferred
• You have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a strategic sourcing, supply chain, or operational role, including at least three (3) years of experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications
• You are able to travel as operational needs require

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $90,000 - $132,000

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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

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