Strategic Buyer | Global Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations

Linde plc; Wellington (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Buyer to solicit and analyze quotations, negotiate purchases, and manage suppliers and contractor services to ensure timely material availability.

The role requires experience in Purchasing/Quality/Manufacturing, familiarity with Oracle ERP, and strong Excel/Word skills. Travel up to 10% may be required. The ideal candidate combines analytical skills with effective negotiation and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent 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.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet business goals.
• Prior experience with an Oracle ERP system strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Exhibits strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for supplier visits and site audits as needed by the business.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor open orders, drive order execution, and communicate status to internal stakeholders.
• Build business relationships and leverage the global supply base to promote procurement efficiencies and execute purchases with favorable terms.
• Identify new vendors & materials and work cross functionally to expand sourcing options.
• Identify improvement opportunities in the procurement function and participate in productivity and operational excellence initiatives.
• Coordinate with the finance organization to establish and maintain supplier profiles and resolve supplier payment issues.
• Utilize various tools to maintain inventory levels according to business needs.

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Buyer to solicit and analyze quotations, negotiate purchases, and manage suppliers and contractor services to ensure timely material availability.

The role requires experience in Purchasing/Quality/Manufacturing, familiarity with Oracle ERP, and strong Excel/Word skills. Travel up to 10% may be required. The ideal candidate combines analytical skills with effective negotiation and communication abilities.