Project Procurement Manager

About the role

Linde Engineering North America LLC is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team in Tonawanda, NY. This role is responsible for managing procurement activities, preparing requests for proposals, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Sales Kick-off meetings and initiate Procurement Kick-off meetings
• Audit and manage Procurement Risks during project execution
• Create and maintain the project vendor list and shipping schedule
• Develop and implement the Project Procurement Strategy
• Prepare, issue, and execute global inquiries and bid comparisons
• Create and control the monthly discipline report (MDR)
• Qualify alternative materials or sources and ensure financial and quality objectives are met
• Oversee the proposal process for assigned materials/services
• Administer manufacturing and global contracts according to contract terms
• Recommend and implement new processes to improve quality and on-time delivery
• Collect and communicate commercial lessons learned within Procurement and cross-functional teams
• Coordinate, control, and steer procurement activities within a virtual team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; MBA desirable
• 5-10 years' experience as a Commodity Manager or Project Manager in a global operating engineering company
• Experience with ERP business systems
• C.P.M. (NAPM Certified Purchasing Manager) and CPIM (APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management) certifications preferred

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business-related documents
• Strong financial analysis skills, including cost and price analysis, foreign currency impacts on material/service costs, and time value of money

Skills

• Understanding of accounting principles as applicable to procurement
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to draw and interpret graphs
• Knowledge of the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000 USD annually. Additional compensation may vary based on the position and organizational level. Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth.

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 USD annually

Schedule

N/A