Sourcing Manager Europe

Company: Linde plc
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Responsibilities

  • Oversee/Manage an annual spend of > $100MM atour businesses in Europe and parts of Asia to achieve annual cash flow anddepartmental/business annual goals
  • You will lead and supervise a team of buyers locatedacross multiple European countries
  • Assist in the definition of strategy andobjectives in collaboration with Director of Global Procurement sodecisions have a direct and long-term effect on business profitability andgrowth
  • Work closely with production to ensureuninterrupted material flow, partner with R&D and Engineering on newmaterial qualification, and lead supplier negotiations to support newproduct development and offerings
  • You will be responsible for issuing and leadinglarge-scale tenders, managing the end-to-end procurement process fromRFQ/RFP through to contract award and execution
  • Champion the supplier management process withcritical suppliers and build business relationships with them as a sourceof sustainable advantage for LAMT
  • Use total cost of ownership levers to achievemeasurable cost reduction, cycle time reduction, improved service,increased reliability, and productivity improvements
  • You will negotiate complex, high-stakes global supply agreements in line withLAMT’s business interests and policies

Qualifications

  • You have 5+ years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing,Sales, and/or Supply Chain experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent in Business,Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related fields
  • Demonstrable experience working in a manufacturingenvironment with exposure to operational processes and procurementactivities
  • You have in-depth knowledge of Key Commodities
  • Further, you have strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving,and organizational skills
  • The candidate must be prepared to travel regionally and internationally 15-30% of the time
  • Additionally you must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Bilingual or Multilingual in French, Italian, orGerman is an advantageous but not required

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits programme that supports employees and their families.

  • Flexible hours
  • Generous 28 day holiday schedule + bank holidays
  • Competitive salaries
  • Private health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Life assurance

Salary range: LGG16

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

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Posted: June 22nd, 2026