Job Description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of $31 billion (EUR26 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.

Procurement Specialist (Full Time) - Mississauga, ON

This position is responsible for strategic sourcing / procurement of Indirect which include telecommunications, MRO, facility services, office supplies, PPE and HR related commodities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead complex sourcing efforts to create a competitive advantage through cost reduction, consolidation of spend, improved service, reliability, and productivity.
• Issues Management. Track and resolve issues across all supplier activities. Work closely with suppliers to improve performance and develop capabilities, performance measuring and management
• Negotiate price, terms, and conditions relative to assigned commodities. Drive deals of medium to high complexity to successful conclusion without exposing new or unanticipated risk to the quality, timing, or reliability for the corporation.
• Drive continuous improvement through supplier management.
• Develop local/regional strategic plans in conjunction with business stakeholders; prepares, conducts RFP's & analyzes quotations; recommends supplier selection and implements negotiated contract.
• Utilize planning and analytical skills to define and maintain the appropriate sourcing strategy. Must have strong MS Excel skills for analysis.
• Keep current on the technology trends, market players and best practices.
• Work extensively with global, inter-regional and inter- Business-Unit teams and stake holders to improve the organization's sourcing position.
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders.
• Develop and present key metrics, forecasting, spend & savings reports and internal spend compliance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field is required.
• 3-5 years experience negotiating & managing commercial contracts.
• 3-5 years experience in a strategic sourcing / supply chain/ operational role.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

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