Job Description

Procurement Manager-21000185



Description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2019 sales of $28 billion (25 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 and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Lindes industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company, please visit our website at www.lindeus.com.

Praxair Surface Technologies (PST) Electronic Materials is a manufacturer of machined parts used in industrial processes and provides services to the semiconductor industry. PST Electronic Materials is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linde plc. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, matching 401k and much more! Currently we are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Orangeburg, NY.

The role will have responsibility for strategic regional and global commodity sourcing as a member the Electronic Materials business. The individual in this role will serve as the global lead to perform the execution of procurement strategies to manage sourcing of quality purity metals and raw material, equipment and services. This position is also responsible for the day to day procurement of raw materials and critical item commodities, alternative sourcing, supplier qualification/development, supplier performance/improvements/supply chain management and identifying/implementing opportunities to lower total cost for the Business. Department also supports R&D and Proposal activities and resulting supplier qualification/development. All processes and suppliers are managed through a rigorous Quality System. This role will have dotted line reporting and accountability to the Orangeburg Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the strategic sourcing, commercialization, supplier development and contract management
* Procures equipment, materials, services, engineering and services from approved or newly qualified suppliers at the lowest evaluated cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability and delivery.
* Negotiates, generates, administers and manages complex high dollar global supply agreements with sourcing team consistent with Lindes business interests. Liaise with the GPMM team, Finance and Corporate Law Department to ensure Linde guidelines/policies are maintained. Guides and provides support to procurement at global sites.
* Actively manage key global suppliers and foster strategic relationships creating a competitive advantage
* Manage supplier relationships and utilize supplier report cards to effectively drive supplier behaviors. Drive Supplier Code of Conduct and Responsible for Supply Chain to source materials from environmentally and socially responsible sources and be conflict-free. Respond to associated customer requests.
* Understand supplier capacity, quality and lead time issues, and effectively communicate risks back to business.
* Utilizes cross functional team approach to develop and implement sourcing strategies, supplier projects and issue resolution.
* Understand suppliers cost stack and use total cost of ownership levers to achieve cost reduction / cost avoidance, cycle time reduction, improved services, increased reliability or productivity improvements. Identifies and leads continuous improvement opportunities in the procurement function and actively supports/participates in business productivity initiative. Drives continuous improvement via the quality system.
* Measure the results of strategy implementation and provide actionable feedback to business stakeholders. Develops key metrics, forecasting and spend/save reports with the objective of enhancing the understanding of terms and market activity.
* During Yearly Price reviews: Using available forecasts understand and identify all corresponding risks and opportunities and obtain best in class supplier price and delivery performance. During the year, evaluate alternatives and drive qualifications and recommend implementation into products.
* Works with and through local and global Sourcing Managers who also implement these responsibilities. Manages local team.



Qualifications

Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree required
* Minimum of 5+ years procurement experience, 8+ semiconductor or similar global manufacturing environment, sales and or business experience
* Experience negotiating and documenting High Value, Complex, Global Commercial Contracts
* Team leadership skills: working through, motivating and developing others
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite, Oracle or similar system. Advanced Excel Analytical Skills
* Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills required.
* Proven ability to lead and work effectively across all levels and functions of a global organization
* Ability to conceptualize, negotiate and sell ideas internally and externally.
* Must be a strong team player who can lead and work independently in a complex, technical and international, fast paced environment
* Proven self-management, influencing and leadership skills.

Preferred:

* Technical/Engineering degree MBA or advanced degree
* International Trade training in laws, taxation and compliance is a plus
* PMP, CPM certification
* Experience in high purity metallurgy
* Exposure to working in a rigorous Quality System (IATF)
* Six Sigma Green Belt certification
* Willing to travel up to 15%
* Prior management experience

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.

Primary Location

New York-Orangeburg

Schedule

Full-time

Job

- Procurement

Job Posting

Jan 15, 2021, 12:00:00 AM

Unposting Date

Feb 14, 2021, 11:59:00 PM