Project Procurement Manager

Linde Engineering North America LLC


Project Procurement Manager


The Woodlands, TX, United States | req32145

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will be responsible for the strategic sourcing, commercialization, supplier development, purchase and contract management of Electrical Equipment (Motors, Switchgear, MCC, Electrical Drives, Transformers and Devices) supporting industrial plant applications
• 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
• 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 part of your function
• You will conduct timely review of all proposals and ensure most competitive opportunity is included in capital project proposal estimate. Facilitate technical & commercial TCO evaluations with stakeholders
• Moreover, you will actively manage key suppliers and foster strategic relationships creating a competitive advantage for Linde Engineering
• On top, of this you must establish KPI's with Key suppliers to effectively drive supplier behaviors, you will also lead supplier measurement process with relevant Engineering, Operations and Business input
• In addition, you will lead negotiations for supplier back charges and claims

What makes you great

• You have a Bachelor 's degree in Engineering (BS) (Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical) preferred, MBA preferred
• You own at least five to seven (5-7) years of industry experience with Electrical an Instrumentation Equipment (EE) in direct support of capital projects required
• PMP certification is desirable, further experience with Commercial Contracts is a plus
• International Association of Contract & Commercial Management certification required within one year of start date
• You have effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization
• Further, you have ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• As well as the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals at a professional level

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!


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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