Associate Director - Helium Supply

Associate Director – Helium Supply

The Woodlands, TX, United States | req29549

Company: Linde Inc.

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• 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.
• 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.
• Support the Global Helium Sourcing Director in managing the entire helium supply portfolio and developing strategies.
• Negotiate new and existing helium sourcing contracts and/or development agreements.
• Support sales contract negotiations and execution for regional product managers.
• Optimize helium supply to determine an 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.
• 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 a combination of product management, business development, contract management, and/or oil & gas prospect development.
• Experience with negotiation of oil and gas development agreements is a plus.
• You have attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize.
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office software and Windows Operating System.
• You possess the ability to work with minimal supervision and possess 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, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, 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 the ability to adjust focus.
• You are willing and able to travel (30 % including occasional international).

Benefits

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package, including 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Job Profile Note

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.