BOC Limited, a Linde company
Senior Buyer
Worsley, United Kingdom | req25473
What you will enjoy doing
* This is an exciting role which plays an instrumental part in the development and execution of our sourcing strategy to enable the delivery of our year-on-year productivity savings, as you lead the category management process to drive productivity and efficiency improvements
* Working with the business and externally, you are ultimately responsible for delivering the ‘best in class’ supplier relationship management, which includes the evaluation and performance management of our suppliers to drive and focus a continuous improvement approach
* You will keep abreast of the supplier market outlook, innovation, products, and pricing and uses their market knowledge and information to proactively influence sourcing decisions that optimise the company’s cost base.
* Alongside this, you will have the opportunity to learn and leverage the global buying power that comes from being part of the Linde group, as they collaborate and work closely with the regional and global teams sharing learnings and best practices of working
What makes you great
* Educated to degree level preferred or A level with significant relevant working experience in a similar industry or Procurement environment
* Has a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualification/s or is working towards this is an advantage
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to develop positive working relationships both internally and externally across all levels
* Previous working experience in category management
* High level of self-motivation and tenacity to drive and deliver results
* Good level of commercial and business acumen; an understanding of the nature of our products and services
* Proven 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 basic 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
* Previous Engineering working experience would be beneficial for some of the Senior Buyer roles who would support this area of the business
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!
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BOC Limited, a Linde company
Duncan Beales
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