Our procurement teams worldwide make a significant contribution to the performance of the Linde Group, and are accountable for the definition and implementation of the overall procurement strategy. Sourcing activities are organised through effective global category management, which monitors suppliers and market developments and aggregates Linde’s global demand into multinational supply contracts. Our goals and strategies are fully aligned with the respective business functions, and our guidelines and standards regarding quality and safety are embedded in our day-to-day activities and sourcing decisions.