Procurement Business Process Improvement Manager (Full-Time) Mississauga, ON

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in business Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or a related field
• 5 years of experience in procurement business process improvement project management or digital transformation roles
• Proven experience leading crossfunctional technologyenabled initiatives in a matrixed regional environment
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally
• Spanish or French Canadian language skills are a plus

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities
• Analytical resultsoriented mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to translate business needs into process and technical requirements
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Comfort working with data dashboards and automation technologies

Procurement & Process Expertise

• Strong knowledge of end to end Source to Pay processes including Master Data Source to Contract and Purchase to Pay
• Experience implementing and sustaining procurement standards across regions and operating segments
• Solid understanding of procurement and finance systems and integrations

Technical & Digital Capabilities

• Hands on experience with business analytics and reporting tools (Power BI Tableau; Celonis/MPM preferred)
• Experience with PowerApps Power Automate RPA and SharePoint
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement platforms (e.g. SAP JDE SRM BW Graphite Ariba Ivalua Coupa)
• Experience with data manipulation and integration using ETL processes SQL and related technologies
• Exposure to OBIEE Cognos JavaScript Python and AI tools is a plus
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is preferred

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to a criminal background review reference checks employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women aboriginal people visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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 and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining food & beverage electronics healthcare manufacturing and primary metals. Lindes industrial gases are used in countless applications from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services please visit .

At Linde every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn to grow to share success and to contribute to one of the worlds leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Procurement Business Process Improvement Manager (Full-Time) - Mississauga ON

Scope

This role plays a critical leadership role within the Procurement Data Systems Process & Compliance (DSPC) organization for the Americas. The position leads procurement transformation initiatives focused on process improvement digitalization automation and performance management across endtoend procurement processes including the implementation of key performance indicators in close collaboration with operating segments and procurement centers.

Reporting into Procurement Canada this role acts as a key bridge between procurement digital and IT teams driving standardized datadriven solutions that enhance efficiency transparency compliance and value creation across the Americas.

This is a replacement position with a starting annual salary of $96080.00.

Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Lead procurement business improvement initiatives across endtoend procurement processes
• Identify analyze and prioritize opportunities for process optimization automation and standardization
• Develop futurestate process designs aligned with global and regional procurement strategies and governance
• Drive continuous improvement using data KPIs and performance metrics

Digital & Automation Initiatives

• Manage procurement digital initiatives including workflow automation analytics solutions and reporting enhancements
• Partner with IT and Digital teams to define requirements prioritize initiatives and oversee delivery timelines
• Leverage tools such as AI PowerApps RPA Power BI and Tableau to deliver scalable usercentric solutions
• Support system testing activities (UAT regression testing) and ensure smooth deployment and adoption

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Act as project manager for DSPC initiatives across the Americas ensuring scope timeline and outcomes are met.
• Develop and deliver project plans business cases and executive level updates
• Lead change management activities including stakeholder engagement communication and support
• Collaborate closely with procurement teams finance compliance and IT across the region
• Develop and manage training materials and reporting requirements and deliver regional training programs

Analytics & Insights

• Enable data transparency and actionable insights to support decisionmaking and performance management
• Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and analytics related to procurement savings compliance and process efficiency
• Promote data quality and consistency across procurement processes and systems

People:

• Interacts with senior management and a wide variety of other business partners
• Ensure alignment and proper communication with all procurement centers within the operating segment
• High collaboration across the Americas region (North America South LATAM and North LATAM) High collaboration within the IT & Digital departments
• Consult & Align with EMEA and APAC region