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Procurement Manager

Worsley, Woking or Brinsworth, United Kingdom | req24538

BOC Limited, a Linde company

Procurement Manager

Worsley, Woking or Brinsworth, United Kingdom | req24538

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• This is an exciting role which plays an instrumental part in the development and execution of our sourcing strategy as you are responsible for the maximising of supplier productivity across both hard and soft savings
• Working with the business and externally, you will be ultimately responsible for managing all aspects of our ‘best in class’ key supplier relationships. Partnering specifically with your business unit, you ensure that the goods and services supplied are delivered to the right quality, price, and delivery in the safest way
• You will keep abreast of the supplier market outlook, innovation, products, and pricing and uses their market knowledge and information to identify products and suppliers where necessary
• You will also facilitate access to supplier innovation and product development within the market
• Alongside this, you will have the opportunity to learn and leverage the global buying power that comes from being part of the Linde plc, as you collaborate and work closely with the regional and global teams sharing learnings and best practices of working
• The Procurement Manager role provides a progressive development pathway into the role of Head of Strategic Sourcing within the Procurement structure

What Makes You Great

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar level senior/management procurement role within a large national or global company
• Educated to degree level (MSc/MBA) or equivalent would be desired and/or a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualification
• Previous experience of applying strategic sourcing/procurement skills in the workplace
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to develop positive working relationships both internally and externally
• High level of self-motivation, tenacity to drive and deliver results in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent level of commercial and business acumen; with an understanding of the nature of our products and services
• Proven project management skills with ability to drive continuous improvements, savings, and best practices with ability to influence change successfully cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a complex and changing organization working in scenarios of ambiguity
• A knowledge of what makes a good contract, ideally with experience in contract drafting
• Works with integrity, role modelling the behaviours aligned to being an inclusive workplace

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, inclusion is core to what we do. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, we offer enhanced maternity pay, along with a range of leave options to support life’s important moments, such as fertility treatment, adoption and shared parental. Our dedicated menopause policy, champions and employee resource groups, empower you to feel fully supported both professionally and personally.

We’re passionate about helping our employees grow through excellent career progression opportunities. From tailored training programs to ongoing learning and professional development, you’ll have access to the resources you need to thrive!

Here’s a Snapshot Of The Benefits We Offer

• Bonus scheme tied to both individual and company performance
• Generous pension with up to 10.7% employer contributions
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 30 additional days
• Healthcare trust offering comprehensive coverage including neurodiversity assessments for you and your dependents
• Employee assistance programme for your well-being
• Exclusive access to our discount shopping portal

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.

Not sure if you fulfil the full criteria for this role? Regardless, we'd still like to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application via our online careers site, hearing your story and getting to know you better!

Your contact person

BOC Limited, a Linde company

Duncan Beales

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BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

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