Buyer

Linde•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing business materials and contractor services, from soliciting and analyzing quotations through supplier selection, negotiation, and processing purchase orders in Oracle. The role monitors open orders and communicates execution status to internal stakeholders while building supplier relationships and seeking procurement efficiencies. It also identifies new vendors and materials, supports cross-functional sourcing, participates in productivity and operational excellence initiatives, works with Finance on supplier profiles and payment issues, and uses various tools to maintain inventory levels according to business needs. Travel of up to 10% may be required for supplier visits and site audits.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least 2 years of work experience in Purchasing, Quality, or Manufacturing.
Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet business goals.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 10% for supplier visits and site audits as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under applicable export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering.
Prior experience with an Oracle ERP system.

Responsibilities

Solicit and analyze quotations; negotiate purchases and select suppliers and contractors.
Review, create, and approve purchase order transactions through Oracle to ensure timely supply of materials and contractor services.
Monitor open orders, drive order execution, and communicate status to internal stakeholders.
Build business relationships and leverage the global supply base to improve procurement efficiency and secure favorable purchase terms.
Identify new vendors and materials and work cross-functionally to expand sourcing options.
Identify procurement improvement opportunities and participate in productivity and operational excellence initiatives.
Coordinate with Finance to establish and maintain supplier profiles and resolve supplier payment issues.
Use various tools to maintain inventory levels according to business needs.