Sourcing Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Maintenance Sourcing Specialist to join our national Maintenance and Reliability (M&R) team supporting Linde businesses across HyCO, B&O, and SOS sites. This strategic role collaborates with Corporate, Regional, and site-level teams to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency. The position operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and includes on-call responsibilities and occasional domestic travel (<10%).

Role Overview:

The Maintenance Sourcing Specialist ensures the availability and optimization of critical assets for both new construction projects and existing plant operations within LGUS. Responsibilities span strategic initiatives-such as spare part sourcing compliance and fleet inventory management-and tactical support, including expediting parts and materials from OEMs and third-party vendors. The role also provides technical support for internal rebuilds of turbines, compressors, and blowers at LTC, maintaining strong customer relationships to meet both urgent and long-term reliability needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Logistics

• Source, expedite, and coordinate delivery of parts, services, equipment, and supplies for LGUS sites in the US and Canada.
• Shorten lead times, optimize pricing, and manage shipping logistics during recovery events.

Critical Spare Planning

• Lead efforts to define and review critical spare needs for new construction, re-life contract extensions, and FMEA outputs.

Inventory & BOM Management

• Collaborate with the national inventory team to create and update stock/non-stock inventory descriptions in CMMS and financial systems.
• Support Bill of Materials (BOM) development and documentation for reliability projects.

Equipment Overhaul Support

• Review damage reports, develop part pick lists, and oversee sourcing or re-engineering of non-stock components for internal rebuilds and repairs.

Project Execution

• Support CAPEX project planning, spare part reviews, and delivery coordination.

Vendor & Technical Procurement

• Establish and maintain relationships with preferred vendors.
• Source cost-effective and reliable parts and services.

Compliance & System Updates

• Ensure procurement activities align with regulatory and Linde standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement data in CMMS and financial systems.

Productivity & Innovation

• Drive cost control initiatives, generate improvement ideas, and optimize decision-making during expedited sourcing and logistics challenges.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing support experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation spare parts.
• Proficiency in CMMS (e.g., Hexagon) and ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards).
• Understanding of procurement regulations and import/export practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and work within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and email platforms.

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Information Technology.
• Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• Expertise in Spare Parts Management and Planning & Scheduling.
• Experience in warehouse operations and mobile equipment usage.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 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.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

Salary:

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $106,575 - $156,310.

Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to 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. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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