Associate Director - Helium Supply

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will manage global helium sources, including development of forecasts, supply and price negotiations, in addition to optimization of sourcing balance and production
• Work closely with current helium sources on growth initiatives and optimization projects
• Develop a deep commercial and technical understanding of oil & gas exploration, production, and processing while also establishing a strong network and reputation with oil and gas firms developing hydrocarbons and/or helium resources in the US
• You will work closely with helium operations and logistics to ensure the effective integration of sources into the operations and the supply chain
• Manage and negotiate third party tolling agreements that are aligned with the broader helium supply strategy
• Supports Global Helium Sourcing Director in managing the entire helium supply portfolio and developing strategies
• You will negotiate new and existing helium sourcing contracts and/or development agreements
• Support sales contract negotiations and execution for regional product managers
• You will optimize helium supply to determine ideal approach to satisfy SvD requirements while minimizing cost and take or pay risk
• Support logistics and asset management to ensure proper alignment of source production with distribution assets
• You will support development of supply vs. demand data, delivery planning and supply execution
• Provide guidance to Global Helium's leadership team through the generation, development, and analysis of supply reports

What makes you great

• You have a bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in in a combination of product management, business development, contract management, and/or Oil & Gas prospect development
• You have experience with negotiation of oil and gas development agreements is a plus
• You have attention to detail and proven ability to prioritize
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office software and Windows Operating System
• You have the ability to work with minimal supervision and you own effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• You have effective communication and presentation skills
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• You are willing and able to travel (30 % Including occasional International)

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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 serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

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.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.