Linde Canada is the premier supplier of gases, welding equipment and safety products with 69 stores, a fleet of trucks and drivers, and dedicated customer service and sales teams. Our 1,000+ expertly trained and dedicated employees are committed to safely supplying a full range of liquid and compressed industrial and specialty gases, welding, cutting and scientific equipment, and safety products and accessories. For further information, go to lindecanada.com.
Linde Canada is currently seeking a Buyer to join the team in our Mississauga, Ontario office.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the Buyer will be responsible for the purchase of Cylinders, Bulk Gases and Services for LifeGas Centers. This individual will work both independently and in collaboration with the category and regional leaders to achieve best in class status for the team.
Job Responsibilities:
Negotiation and Management of Spend
Analyze internal demand requirements and external market condition to identify areas of opportunity and improvement.
Lead sourcing efforts with Internal Customers and External Vendors globally and regionally.
Coordinate with global buyers where appropriate and ensure North America representation and compliance with global contracts.
Issue RFX, perform bid comparison and vendor evaluation, coordinate with Legal, and ensure on-going contract compliance.
Action MRP and Plant requisitions.
Extend materials to the LifeGas Plants.
Reporting and Compliance
Ensure compliance to all policies and processes.
Report savings and compliance metrics monthly.
Report supplier KPIs each quarter.
Maintain pricing, specification and supplier databases.
Action weekly delinquency report.
Process Improvement
Continually access and improve sourcing and commodity management processes.
Drive regional efficiency improvements through automation and process simplification.
Serve as the procurement departments lead to ensure compliance to processes and procedural requirements.
Manage and continually access and improve supplier performance.
Required critical behaviours
High ethical standards. Puts ethical performance in front of all other issues in personal and professional dealings.
Self motivated. Acts independently and wants to do more.
Able to influence others to achieve required targets
Minimum Qualifications:
Four year degree
Minimum 3-4 years in Procurement or Supply Chain Management
Applicable category specific experience a plus
C.P.P. or equivalent
Six Sigma certification is an asset
Able to work across all functions and levels of an organization
Demonstrated ability to lead change and maintain high standards
Solid interpersonal skills
An effective facilitator and motivator
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong listening skills
Sound problem solving and organizational competencies
Analytical and detail oriented
Very strong technically: sourcing process, IT systems, negotiating, and supply chain management
Able to timely manage administrative tasks and functions daily
Linde is committed to diversity in the workplace and the principles of Employment Equity; we therefore encourage applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with a disability.
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