Linde Inc.
Corporate Procurement Specialist - Compliance & Sustainability
Tonawanda, NY, United States | req29765
What you will enjoy doing*

• In thisstrategic role, you will lead key elements of Corporate Procurement'sCompliance and Sustainability programs, ensuring alignment with internalpolicies, global standards, and evolving external regulatory requirements
• You willwork in close partnership with Corporate Sustainability and Compliancefunctions, as well as with global business units and procurement centers, to advance Linde's agenda across policies, processes, and reporting
• Governance & Policy Leadership - own and continuously enhance Linde's global Procurement compliance & sustainability governance framework - including policies, standards, and controls - to ensure alignment with internal requirements and external regulations
• Cross-Functional Procurement Compliance Ownership - partner with key process owners (SHEQ, Sustainability, Legal, Finance) to define and operate Procurement controls, align on standards, and coordinate annual reporting obligations for Procurement
• Regulatory Horizon & Implementation - monitor and interpret emerging regulations (e.g., sustainability disclosures, due diligence), conduct impact assessments and translate regulatory developments into actionable roadmaps, process adaptations, and system/tool updates for global systemic implementation
• Process Harmonization & Change Leadership - drive global process harmonization and standardization in the area of Sustainability & Compliance across procurement centers; lead cross-regional change management and global rollouts to embed regulatory and policy requirements (e.g., conflict minerals, supply chain due diligence, social responsibility) into operational procurement practice
• Data Stewardship & KPI Transparency - function as data steward for Procurement compliance & sustainability: define data models, ensure data integrity, and deliver global dashboards for KPIs (policy adherence, training completion, Scope 3 tracking), leveraging SAP ERP/BW and reporting systems
• Systems, Data Extraction & Tooling - coordinate ERP/data extraction and reporting improvements to increase transparency, ensure compliance evidence, and integrate new tools alongside local systems and master data processes
• Supplier Engagement & Capability Building - lead Procurement's supplier sustainability & compliance engagement: integrate ESG/compliance criteria into selection and performance management, run targeted supplier improvement programs, and provide supplier training on Linde standards and Scope 3 expectations
• Global Training & Enablement - design and deliver a global training curriculum for Procurement, including mandatory modules, refreshers and certifications related to policies, regulatory requirements, due diligence, and sustainability reporting. Track training effectiveness and organizational readiness

What makes you great

• Bachelor's degree in business management or engineering or related discipline is required, plus 5+ years of experience as senior project manager, preferably within procurement
• Demonstrated ease and proficiency in navigating regulatory frameworks
• Expertise in supply chain due diligence, audit tools, and procurement-related systems supporting Master Data, Source-to-Contract, and Purchase-to-Pay processes
• Ability to establish frameworks and knowledge sharing platforms, including training programs
• Natural affinity for adopting AI-supported technologies in daily work
• Experience with supplier Scope 3 GHG emissions and additional sustainability reporting categories
• Strong project management, implementation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment
• Solid technical expertise in SAP ERP & BW, reporting systems, and procurement-related data integration
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel periodically as required

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.For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit linde.com
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. The salary range for this role is: $90, 000 -$120, 000.
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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.
#LI-LH1In this strategic role, you will lead key elements of Corporate Procurement's Compliance and Sustainability programs, ensuring alignment with internal policies, global standards, and evolving external regulatory requirementsYou will work in close partnership with Corporate Sustainability and Compliance functions, as well as with global business units and procurement centers, to advance Linde's agenda across policies, processes, and reportingGovernance & Policy Leadership - own and continuously enhance Linde's global Procurement compliance & sustainability governance framework - including policies, standards, and controls - to ensure alignment with internal requirements and external regulationsCross‑Functional Procurement Compliance Ownership - partner with key process owners (SHEQ, Sustainability, Legal, Finance) to define and operate Procurement controls, align on standards, and coordinate annual reporting obligations for ProcurementRegulatory Horizon & Implementation - monitor and interpret emerging regulations (e.g., sustainability disclosures, due diligence), conduct impact assessments and translate regulatory developments into actionable roadmaps, process adaptations, and system/tool updates for global systemic implementationProcess Harmonization & Change Leadership - drive global process harmonization and standardization in the area of Sustainability & Compliance across procurement centers; lead cross‑regional change management and global rollouts to embed regulatory and policy requirements (e.g., conflict minerals, supply chain due diligence, social responsibility) into operational procurement practiceData Stewardship & KPI Transparency - function as data steward for Procurement compliance & sustainability: define data models, ensure data integrity, and deliver global dashboards for KPIs (policy adherence, training completion, Scope3 tracking), leveraging SAP ERP/BW and reporting systemsSystems, Data Extraction & Tooling - coordinate ERP/data extraction and reporting improvements to increase transparency, ensure compliance evidence, and integrate new tools alongside local systems and master data processesSupplier Engagement & Capability Building - lead Procurement's supplier sustainability & compliance engagement: integrate ESG/compliance criteria into selection and performance management, run targeted supplier improvement programs, and provide supplier training on Linde standards and Scope3 expectationsGlobal Training & Enablement - design and deliver a global training curriculum for Procurement, including mandatory modules, refreshers and certifications related to policies, regulatory requirements, due diligence, and sustainability reporting. Track training effectiveness and organizational readiness