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Linde Engineering North America LLC
Strategic Buyer
Tonawanda, NY, United States | req22383
What you will enjoy doing

• You will be the single point of contact for all commercial points related to Technical Engineered Specific (TES) components (e.g. gearboxes, packaging, coolers) for global suppliers, including life cycle management, overall supplier relationship and strategic alliances, frame agreements, proposals and purchases, aftermarket support and escalation of non-performance
• In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of supply chain activities for TES components - i.e. selecting bidders, designing contracts, negotiating commercial conditions and prices, expediting and logistics for multi-million Dollar items in the field of rotating equipment
• Responsibility to manage and develop TMD's (Turbomachinery Design and Manufacturing) vendor base to optimize QCD (quality, cost, delivery) in collaboration with other departments is part of your role
• You will create, negotiate, and maintain local frame agreements for equipment, materials, and engineering
• Additionally, you will stay up to date on supplier capacities and lead times to effectively communicate risks back to project team and business for use in the proposal and project process
• Driving continuous improvement of supplier portfolio, processes, systems and tools in collaboration with Global Procurement team is part of your role
• You will follow procurement standards and quality systems to ensure compliance with procurement minimum requirements and work processes

What makes you great

• You have a bachelor's degree in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields; MBA preferred
• You have a related work experience (Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field) in the manufacturing or gas processing industry
• You have strong negotiation and analytical skills
• You have effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization
• You have effective time management and organizational skills and the ability to work well with both customers and suppliers, in fast-paced, self-directed environment
• You must have strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• You have the possibility to travel up to 10%

Why you will love working with us
The position owner will be responsible to manage and develop TMD's (Turbomachinery Design and Manufacturing) vendor base to optimize the spend profile for a growth business. The Strategic Buyer creates winning solutions through knowledge of the industry, collaboration on market opportunities, use of frame agreements (FA's), introduction of new supplier options, knowledge of equipment and ability to deliver results through high impact negotiations.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.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone's needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.

Salary Pay Range: 63, 375 USD - 109, 850USD
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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 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.

#LI-SW1You will be the single point of contact for all commercial points related to Technical Engineered Specific (TES) components (e.g. gearboxes, packaging, coolers) for global suppliers, including life cycle management, overall supplier relationship and strategic alliances, frame agreements, proposals and purchases, aftermarket support and escalation of non-performanceIn this role, you will be responsible for the execution of supply chain activities for TES components - i.e. selecting bidders, designing contracts, negotiating commercial conditions and prices, expediting and logistics for multi-million Dollar items in the field of rotating equipmentResponsibility to manage and develop TMD's (Turbomachinery Design and Manufacturing) vendor base to optimize QCD (quality, cost, delivery) in collaboration with other departments is part of your roleYou will create, negotiate, and maintain local frame agreements for equipment, materials, and engineeringAdditionally, you will stay up to date on supplier capacities and lead times to effectively communicate risks back to project team and business for use in the proposal and project processDriving continuous improvement of supplier portfolio, processes, systems and tools in collaboration with Global Procurement team is part of your role You will follow procurement standards and quality systems to ensure compliance with procurement minimum requirements and work processes

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities

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