Buyer (Finance)

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Buyer Location: Ankeny, IA Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Buyer to join our team! The Buyer is responsible for supporting the purchase of equipment and or parts from a predetermined list of suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, urgency of need and freight costs. The Buyer works under general supervision, utilizing somewhat diversified procedures and is responsible for supporting the purchase of goods and services requested by the Linde businesses. What we offer you! - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision and more) - 401(k) retirement savings plan - Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)Employee discount programs - Career growth opportunities What you will be doing: - Assists with procuring equipment and materials for business clients from pre-approved vendors in a timely manner. - May work with financial departments, accounts payable and accounts receivable on invoice resolution. - Maintains operational discipline and compliance of procurement processes by following standard work processes that address requirements for Linde's quality assurance program, and/or policies and procedures. - Supports accurate performance indicators through management of, PO confirmation work bench, PO expedite report process, invoice pricing exceptions. - PO ownership from creation, expediting, invoice resolution. - Typically has 15+ assigned branch locations to support in the U.S. May be in different time zones which requires flexibility in work schedule. Reviews branches for needed stock and handles expedite and drop ship orders for those assigned branches. - Entry level position - initially working with other buyers, assisting in and learning the PO confirmation process, PO Expedite process and backing up for other buyers' duties as needed during sick days or vacations. - Other duties as assigned What makes you great: - High School/GED required - Communication skills required, considerable phone and email contact with branch personnel and vendors. - Requires attention to detail, needs to be focused. Why you will enjoy working with us: 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, decarbonize and protect our planet. Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet. For more information about the company, please visit our website. Don't wait, fill out an application right from your phone today! DRIVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD! 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. #LI-IS1