Many industrial projects involve getting huge volumes of materials and goods to the right place, at the right time and in the right quantities and qualities. High-performance supply chains spanning the global call for instant access to all relevant project data and documentation which must be understood as equally important deliverables. At Linde, we are committed to increasing efficiency by eliminating re-work, to enhancing data quality and analytic capabilities, and to reducing complexity across our supply chains. We have developed a uniform communication channel for our suppliers to support these aims.
Available 24/7, SupplierConnect is a digital, web-based platform that boosts collaboration, increases transparency and data quality, and enables informed decision-making. In short, it helps us connect and engage more effectively with our suppliers.
Feedback from customers and suppliers was channeled into the design and functionality of SupplierConnect to align it with real-world needs. The user interface is intuitive and easy to understand and will be further enhanced moving forward.
Check out our SupplierConnect portal or scroll down to discover the answers to some frequently asked questions.
SupplierConnect is available to all suppliers of Linde Engineering.
SupplierConnect offers data and document exchange options to support execution of purchase orders.
This includes a range of communication functions which can be accessed from the following main apps on the launchpad:
1. Get in touch with your Linde Engineering contact named on the purchase order and request user login details.
2. Once your user has been registered, you will receive an automatic e-mail from SAP. Follow the link in the email and define a password.
3. Once you have confirmed the terms & conditions, you will be directed to the SupplierConnect launchpad. The launchpad hosts the above apps, which you can use to support your workflow.
If you have already registered with SupplierConnect, you can access it directly. Click on SupplierConnect or enter SupplierConnect.linde-le.com.
Go to SupplierConnect login page and click the “Forgot password” button. SupplierConnect will send an automatic email to the address stored under your user profile. Follow the link in the email and define a new password.
For fast answers, click the question mark in the blue bubble. An interactive popup window will appear, walking you through various solutions that might solve your roadblock. If you need additional help, please get in touch with your Linde Engineering contact named on the purchase order or with our support team at supplierconnect.support@linde.com.
Today’s plant construction and project management business is increasingly challenging, with tighter delivery timelines, increasingly large projects and modular designs adding to the general complexity. Modern supply chain management provides visibility and information, helps manage uncertainty and saves costs. Transparency is important to improve performance, increase customer satisfaction and ultimately grow your business.
Linde SupplierConnect is the ideal supply chain management tool for both suppliers and Linde. Tailored to the needs of our suppliers, it helps you to manage purchase orders during the engineering, manufacturing and delivery phases. SupplierConnect supports you in meeting deadlines and executing purchase orders on time. It also helps you to focus your attention and resources on open issues and avoid unnecessary work in areas that are progressing according to plan.
SupplierConnect provides transparent feedback to its users on incomplete or incorrect information by detailed failure messages. It improves the efficiency and effectiveness of communication with Linde and within your company itself. Data entered once in SupplierConnect can be used in other apps of SupplierConnect as well.
The user interface is constantly evolving in response to feedback from all users. We welcome all feedback and will explore all improvement opportunities. When preparing feedback, we ask you to consider the fact that SupplierConnect is a global solution supporting suppliers who provide a wide variety of materials to Linde Engineering.
To submit feedback, please contact your Linde Engineering contact named on the purchase order or get in touch with our support team at supplierconnect.support@linde.com.
SRM is Linde Engineering's e-procurement platform for the submission of inquiries, purchase orders and purchase order confirmations.
Please read our quick guide document for further information.
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The following documents form an integral part of our contracts and purchase orders with suppliers, defining the rules, specifications and standards of every agreement.
At Linde, we have developed a high-performance Global Procurement Organization to ensure that our customers get the most competitive prices.
Linde Engineering requires that all public mentions first receive approval.
At Linde Engineering, we expect the same level of commitment and conduct from our suppliers that we expect from our employees.
Our suppliers play a major role in ensuring our efficiency and continued success.
Linde works with suppliers in more than one hundred countries.