Manager, Material Group (Rotating)

Linde Engineering North America LLC

Manager, Material Group (Rotating)

Tonawanda, NY, United States | req17537

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will function as a working department leader to set expectations, goals, monitor performance and provide coaching to 2-3 direct reports as well as provide training and continual development for the team

• Further you will be collaborating with LE global strategic sourcing team within EMEA and APAC to create, maintain and negotiate local and/or global frame agreements consistent with Linde Engineering product line strategy and business interests

• Supporting projects Tendering - e.g. selecting bidders, designing contracts, evaluation of risks, negotiating commercial conditions and prices in line with the project execution strategy is part of your team's role

• Using available forecasts, understand and identify all corresponding risks and opportunities and obtain best in class supplier price and delivery performance

• You will be leading timely review of all proposals and ensure most competitive opportunity is included in capital project proposal estimate. Facilitate technical & commercial TCO evaluations with stakeholders

• Close alignment with Sales and Linde Gas in terms of Cost Estimation, Supplier Selection and Execution Strategies

• Actively manage key suppliers and foster strategic relationships creating a competitive advantage for Linde Engineering

• Establish KPI's with Key suppliers to effectively drive supplier behaviors. Lead supplier measurement process with relevant Engineering, Operations and Business input

• In addition you will leading and/or executing negotiations and purchase order execution including supplement and claim management

What makes you great

• You have a Bachelor 's degree in Engineering (BS) (Mechanical or Chemical preferred), MBA preferred

• You have at least eight years of industry experience in direct support of capital projects

• PMP certification is desirable, further experience with Commercial Contracts is a plus

• Enthusiasm for the digital transformation of procurement

• Knowledge of Microsoft and procurement SAP modules is advantageous

• You have effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Ability to travel up to 20% is required

Why you will love working with us

Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.

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: 120,000 USD - 150,000 USD

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.