Linde Engineering North America LLC
Project Buyer
Tonawanda, NY, United States | req27070
What you will enjoy doing*

• You will be working with cross functional teams, maximizing industrial plant performance through lifecycle support, innovation, and quality excellence
• Managing the end-to-end sourcing process for primarilyU.S.-sourced commodities, including preparing RFQs, analyzing quotations, andissuing purchase orders within your signature authority
• Identifying new sources of supply including but notlimited to best cost countries
• You will also collaborating closely with LindeInstrumentation Teams, and Suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effectiveprocurement aligned with contractual terms
• Provide insights to project teams on the procurementprocess and strategies, to support with individual project goals
• Identify, qualify, and manage Instrumentation andControl suppliers
• Using advanced tools like SAP-MM (Pronto) and SAP-SRMto streamline procurement processes and leverage frame agreements
• You will be acting as a key contact for the GlobalProcurement Center Americas (GPCA), supporting assigned projects and buildingstrong relationships across teams
• Acting as a key link between purchasing, expediting, logistics and project execution teams to ensure timely delivery, quality andcost-effective solutions
• Working in a dynamic environment where compliance, ethics, and professionalism are core values
• Enjoying opportunities to travel up to 10%, expandingyour professional network and industry knowledge

What makes you great

• You will have a Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• You bring at least 3 years of relevant experience inprocurement, supply chain, finance, or business, ideally within petrochemicals, refining, or gas processing
• Skilled in negotiation and analysis, with strongattention to detail and excellent follow-up abilities
• Thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment, balancing independence with teamwork
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation, developingcompetitive, value-added solutions
• You excel at time management, and decision-making, ensuring smooth procurement operations
• Comfortable with multi-tasking, managing priorities, and maintaining compliance with procurement standards.

Why you will love working with us
The position owner will be LENA's single point of contact for all supply chain issues related to commodities including life cycle management, overall supplier relationship, proposals and purchases, aftermarket support, escalation of issues and supplier performance. Acts as the liaison between Global / Regional Suppliers and our Internal customers (Linde Engineering, Global COE, Global Plant Operations Global Hydrogen, and Research & Development) management. The Commodity manager 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.

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!

Salary Pay Range: 70, 000USD - 88, 000USD
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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-RH1You will be working with cross functional teams, maximizing industrial plant performance through lifecycle support, innovation, and quality excellenceManaging the end-to-end sourcing process for primarily U.S.-sourced commodities, including preparing RFQs, analyzing quotations, and issuing purchase orders within your signature authorityIdentifying new sources of supply including but not limited to best cost countriesYou will also collaborating closely with Linde Instrumentation Teams, and Suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement aligned with contractual termsProvide insights to project teams on the procurement process and strategies, to support with individual project goalsIdentify, qualify, and manage Instrumentation and Control suppliersUsing advanced tools like SAP-MM (Pronto) and SAP-SRM to streamline procurement processes and leverage frame agreementsYou will be acting as a key contact for the Global Procurement Center Americas (GPCA), supporting assigned projects and building strong relationships across teamsActing as a key link between purchasing, expediting, logistics and project execution teams to ensure timely delivery, quality and cost-effective solutionsWorking in a dynamic environment where compliance, ethics, and professionalism are core valuesEnjoying opportunities to travel up to 10%, expanding your professional network and industry knowledge