Purchasing Manager
Linde Advanced Material Technologies · Concord, NH · 1 wk ago
Purchasing$80k–$110k/yrFull-time
About the role
Manage >$5M annual spend across commodities, ensuring alignment with financial and business goals.
Lead and develop a team of buyers while driving procurement performance.
Partner cross-functionally (Production, R&D, Engineering) to ensure material flow and support new product development.
Analyze market trends and provide commodity insights to inform strategic decisions.
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, including negotiations, performance monitoring, and corrective actions.
Drive cost savings and operational improvements using total cost of ownership and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent)
- Gain 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related functions within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Understanding of procurement and operational processes
- Demonstrated strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Self-motivated, results-driven, with a positive and customer-focused mindset
Qualifications
- Supply chain certifications (e.g., ISM, CPM, CPSM) are preferred
- Experience in strategic procurement (domestic or global) is preferred
Skills
- Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Affordable health, dental, disability, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) matching
- Pension benefits
- Employee discount program
- Opportunities for educational and professional growth
Pay
$80,000 - $110,000
Schedule
N/A