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Linde Engineering North America LLC
Project Buyer
The Woodlands, TX or Tonawanda, NY, United States | req28132
What you will enjoy doing*
You will be responsible for, but not limited to, transacting requisitions for primally Bulk, Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment/Material commodities by carrying out the strategic sourcing process
You will prepare and assemble RFQ’s, analyze quotations, inquiry negotiations, selects successful supplier, and places purchase orders (incl. purchase order confirmation) to Americas suppliers
Additionally, a detailed knowledge of Company’s products and the ability to understand engineering deliverables, terminology, and practices is required for this role
Further, you will be collaborating with LE strategic sourcing team to create, maintain and negotiate local and/or global frame agreements consistent with Linde Engineering product line strategy and business interests
You will follow procurement standards and quality systems and focuses on compliance with procurement work processes
Supporting projects at preparation of Project Procurement Strategy / Project Procurement Plan and the selection of suppliers for bidder lists is part of your role
Using available forecasts, understand and identify all corresponding risks and opportunities and obtain best in class supplier price and delivery performance is also part of your role
You will conduct timely review of all proposals and ensure most competitive opportunity is included in capital project proposal estimate as well as facilitate technical & commercial Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations with stakeholders
Once the projects are being executed, you will understand supplier’s cost stack and use TCO levers to achieve cost reduction, cycle time reduction, improved services, increased reliability or productivity improvements
You will provide Engineering, Operations and Business input, in addition you will lead negotiations for supplier back charges and claims
Understanding supplier capacity and lead time constraints and effectively communicating any risks back to project team and business is crucial for this role
What makes you great
Bachelor’s Degree required; Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related fields preferred
Further, you must have at least three to five years of industry experience with engineered equipment & Bulk, E&I material in direct support of capital projects (Preferably in an EPC environment)
Experience with Commercial Contracts is a plus
You have effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization
Additionally, you have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals at a professional level
Why you will love working with us
Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.
In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
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! The salary range for this role is $72,500 - $132,000 USD annually.
Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it
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 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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Salary : $72,500 - $132,000