Procurement Business Process Improvement Manager

Procurement Business Process Improvement Manager (Full-Time) - Mississauga, ON-26000931

Description

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. Linde's 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.

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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 end‑to‑end 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, data‑driven solutions that enhance efficiency, transparency, compliance, and value creation across the Americas.

This is a replacement position with a starting annual salary of style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Lead procurement business improvement initiatives across end‑to‑end procurement processes
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization
• Develop future‑state 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, user‑centric 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 decision‑making 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
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s 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 cross‑functional, technology‑enabled 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, results‑oriented 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 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.