Buyer

Linde Advanced Material Technologies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Buyer to source materials and contractor services, negotiate terms, and process purchase orders in Oracle to ensure timely supply.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship building, order management, and cross-functional collaboration to improve procurement efficiency while aligning with our ethical standards and global supply chain goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years in Purchasing, Quality, or Manufacturing.
• Four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering preferred but not required.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet business goals.
• Prior experience with an Oracle ERP system is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Travel up to 10% for supplier visits and site audits.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and analyze quotations, negotiate purchases, select suppliers & contractors, and approve purchase orders in Oracle to ensure timely supply of business materials and contractor services.
• Monitor open orders, drive order execution, and communicate status to internal stakeholders.
• Build relationships with the global supply base to promote procurement efficiencies and favorable terms.
• Identify new vendors and materials and expand sourcing options.
• Identify procurement improvement opportunities and participate in productivity initiatives.
• Coordinate with the finance organization to maintain supplier profiles and resolve payment issues.
• Utilize tools to maintain inventory levels according to business needs.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel up to 10%

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelors in Supply Chain / Business / Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

Buyer

Indianapolis, IN, United States

What you will enjoy doing*

• 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 2+ years of work experience in Purchasing, Quality 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 strongly preferred
• You have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word 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.

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.

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.

*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.