Buyer

Buyer

You will be responsible for soliciting & analyzing quotations, negotiating purchases, selecting suppliers & contractors, reviewing, creating, and approving purchase order transactions through Oracle to ensure timely supply of business materials and contractor services. In this role you will monitor open orders, drive order execution, and communicates status to internal stakeholders. Building business relationships and leverage the global supply base to promote procurement efficiencies and execute purchases with terms most favorable to the business. Further, you will identify new vendors & materials and work cross functionally to expand sourcing options. You will help Identify improvement opportunities in the procurement function and actively participate in business productivity and operational excellence initiatives. Coordinate with the finance organization to establish and maintain supplier profiles as well as resolve supplier payment issues. You will utilize various tools to maintain inventory levels according to business needs.

What makes you great: You have a High School degree or equivalent required with more than three (3+) years of work experience in Purchasing, Quality, Customer Service or Manufacturing. Four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering preferred but not required. Displays a strong ability and track record of effectively organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet business goals. Prior experience with an Oracle ERP system preferred. You have a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications. Exhibits strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to travel up to 10% for supplier visits and site audits as needed by the business.

Why you will love working with us: Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, is a company that revolutionizes industries through innovative materials and surface coatings. We are leaders in advanced materials and offer metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings that enhance performance across various sectors. Our strong focus on innovation is evident in our superior technologies for the aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial industries. Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

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!

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 Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations. Linde Advanced Material Technologies 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.