Procurement Associate at Linde Inc in Tonawanda, New York

Job Description:

Job Purpose: This position will support four regional sourcing managers, manage a small set of commodities/services, and will deliver hard savings goals by carrying out the strategic sourcing process. Scope: This position receives a moderate level of guidance, direction, and tactical work from the regional sourcing managers. This position is responsible for managing a set of commodities in the Plant & Production areas. Incumbents in this position act as the main contact for multiple Linde businesses on the assigned commodities, with the objective of ensuring the procurement process runs smoothly. Reporting Relationships: This position will report to the North Region Sourcing Manager. There are no direct reports but the person in this role may provide direction to Associate Buyers. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist four regional sourcing managers with both tactical and strategic activities. - Assist in the development of strategic plans for those commodities that are assigned as primary responsibilities. - In conjunction with Project Management, business, sourcing, and requisitioner: solicits and analyzes quotations; selects successful supplier/contractor and completes purchases within set boundaries. - Procures equipment, materials, engineering, and construction services from approved suppliers at the lowest evaluated cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability and delivery. - Uses management control tools and provides feedback to sourcing and business stakeholders. - Is key contact for suppliers, engineering, operations, and project management for assigned commodities. - Follows procurement standards and quality systems. - Focuses on compliance with procurement processes. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree required. Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or related fields preferred. Experience in lieu of degree considered. - 1 year experience negotiating contracts desirable - Strong familiarity with JD Edwards - Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills - Ability to take a given idea or task to completion with minimal to no further direction - Results driven 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.