Buyer / Purchasing Associate (Full Time) - Brampton, ON - (Job Number: 23001742)

Praxair; Brampton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxair is seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Associate to join their team in Brampton, ON. The role focuses on procurement of products ensuring compliance with quality standards while managing vendor relationships. Applicants should possess strong problem-solving skills and have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or product management.
• Strong understanding of Excel and Office Suite.
• Experience with JDE is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Procures products for business clients from preapproved vendors in a timely manner.
• Maintains compliance of procurement processes by following standard work processes.
• Reviews branches for needed stock and handles expedite orders.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

JDE

Job description

Buyer / Purchasing Associate (Full Time) - Brampton, ON - (Job Number: 23001742)

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 23001742 !*!

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2022 sales of $33 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. Linde's 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 and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Buyer / Purchasing Associate (Full Time) - Brampton, ON

Primary Purpose
This role is responsible for supporting the purchase of hardgoods, equipment and or other non-gas products from a
predetermined list of suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, urgency of need, and freight costs. The Buyer works under general supervision and as part of the purchasing team but is expected to be a self-motivated self-starter with a consistent focus on efficiency as well as productivity and process improvements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assists with procuring products for business clients, distribution centres, and branch locations from preapproved
  vendors in a timely manner.
• Maintains operational discipline and compliance of procurement processes by following standard work
  processes that address requirements for Linde’s quality assurance program, and/or policies and procedures.
• Focuses on key performance indicators through management of various review functions such as: PO
  confirmation workbench, PO expedite report process, open orders reporting, etc.
• PO ownership from creation, expediting, and invoice resolution.
• Typically has an assigned group of branch locations to support that may be in different time zones.
• Reviews branches for needed stock and handles expedite and drop ship orders for those assigned branches.
• Works with other buyers, assisting in the PO confirmation process, PO Expedite process and backing up for
  other buyers’ duties as needed during sick days or vacations.
• Maintains business relationships with vendors on a regional basis as a source of sustainable competitive
  advantage to Linde.
• Proactively seeks new productivity opportunities from internal customers, other Linde regions, and suppliers.
• Works closely with distribution and supply chain team on productivity goals as well as vendor performance
• Drives compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals in support of leadership objectives.
• Works with sales team on capital equipment purchases and progressive payment orders.
• Will work collaboratively with other departments such as: sales, logistics, product management, procurement,
  and financial departments.
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Required Qualifications

• 2+ yrs. experience in a similar role such as procurement, purchasing, sourcing, product management – within a
  similar industry.
• Degree in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related fields is an asset.
• Good understanding of complex commodities chains.
• Strong understanding of Excel and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proven ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Experience with JDE an asset.
  
  

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, reference checks, and employment verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

About the company

Praxair Distribution, Inc. operates 300+ welding supply stores in the USA offering welding gases, welding equipment and welding consumables.

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