Lead Buyer - Woking, United Kingdom - BOC Limited, a Linde company

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BOC Limited, a Linde company


Lead Buyer - Packaged Gas & Products Ops / Projects
Woking, United Kingdom | req14864


What you will enjoy doing

  • In this role, you will maximize supplier savings (repeatable and cash flow)
  • You will manage all aspects of key supplier relationships
  • You will support the business ensuring goods and services delivered at the right quality, price and delivery, safely
  • In addition, you will understand all aspects of the Supplier Market outlook and price development, identifying new products and new suppliers as necessary
  • You will also facilitate access to supplier innovation and product development

What makes you great

  • You will be educated to degree level preferred or A level with significant relevant experience
  • In addition, you have CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualifications or are working towards this, not essential but is an advantage
  • Previous experience in category management
  • You have high levels of selfmotivation, autonomy, energy, tenacity and a strong drive for results
  • You have an understanding of the business, ideally with a knowledge the nature of the products/services within the portfolio
  • Furthermore, you have experience in influencing change successfully where it impacts in others area of control
  • You have knowledge of what make a good contract and ideally contract drafting

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, the sky is not the limit.

If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless.

Be Linde. Be Limitless.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard.

In addition, we offer generous paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy.

Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers.

Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.


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.


Application closing date: 2nd April 2024


Your contact person
BOC Limited, a Linde company
Mark Herberts


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.

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