Project Expediting Manager

You will act as the Single Point of Contact overseeing supplier performance for assigned projects with respect to delivery progress and drive on-time delivery of all equipment and materials Further, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation plans to address potential risks and issues within the supply chain that could impact supplier performance and project schedules Supporting project execution through the initiation and leadership of Supplier Performance Review Meetings in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders is part of your role Using available supplier performance data, project schedules, and progress reports, you will identify and escalate potential risks and issues within both Linde’s and suppliers’ organizations to ensure timely resolution You will collaborate globally with the Expediting organization to identify supplier performance risks, close gaps, and implement corrective actions to support successful project execution Moreover, you will monitor critical purchase orders, track supplier commitments, and coordinate mitigation activities with Project Management whenever schedule risks or delivery issues arise You will facilitate internal supplier progress meetings with Project Management, Engineering Leads, Expediters, and Logistics teams to review status, resolve issues, and define recovery plans when required On top of this, you will prepare and communicate supplier progress reports for customers and project management, providing clear visibility of risks, opportunities, and overall supplier performance In addition, you will develop and maintain Project Expediting Plans to ensure on-time delivery, review and analyze monthly supplier progress reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives You will lead and coordinate a team of expeditors assigned to projects, providing guidance, prioritization, and support to ensure effective execution of project objectives Furthermore, you will conduct supplier progress review visits at manufacturing facilities to verify production status, assess supplier performance, and ensure alignment with project delivery requirements