Manager, Field Sourcing Specialist- Airgas

Location:

We are looking for you!

• Hybrid role- 3 days in office from one of the locations: Radnor, PA, Houston, TX, or Kennesaw, GA

• Must have sourcing experience supporting operations, manufacturing and industrial field

Recruiter: Roseanne Khachikyan / Roseanne.Khachikyan@airliquide.com / 424-318-0169

Provides oversight and direction to Airgas Operations Support for the dedicated professional sourcing employees and other value creation services to assigned business unit or operating zone to support and achieve safety, efficiency, compliance and savings initiatives and objectives. This includes the management of NAM-led specific activities: competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation of price and commercial terms, vendor management and asset sales requisition handling. Responsible for administration including personnel management, reporting, process improvement and strategic planning.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Airgas Operation Support team.

• Serve as liaison between Airgas business leaders and internal customers and the other procurement teams in order to maximize the purchasing power of Airgas.

• Ensure participation of all the cluster's internal stakeholders in all procurement initiatives and support deployment and compliance of the same in the field.

• Direct, plan and coordinate recruitment, resource management and performance management of Airgas Operational Support personnel.

• Develop short and long range strategic operational objectives to enhance the effectiveness of Airgas Operational Support. Plan for future operations of the team with emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the needs of both internal and external customers.

• Influence and lead Airgas business leaders to establish a partnership with Operations Support team to enhance its effectiveness procuring strategies and solutions that deliver demonstrative value to the business that align with the organization's strategic plan.

• Proactively manage sourcing activity for all Airgas's major capital, maintenance and plant turnarounds (TAR)

• Develop frame agreements for regionalized spend clearly detailing expectations, roles and responsibilities, continuous improvement initiatives and consequences of failure to deliver expectations.

• Establish Operations Support processes, policies and procedures. Procure necessary support and guidance to customers, vendors and staff to interpret policies and procedures.

• Ensure current and continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures both internally and externally to the organization.

• Develop and manage Airgas Operations Support metrics and balanced scorecard.

• Develop, review and evaluate financial and productivity reports to identify and achieve areas for potential expense reduction, and operational improvement.

• Meets/ Conferences with Field Sourcing and SCM Category Management teams regularly to review project status and centralized sourcing needs/expectations to leverage Air Liquide buying power.

• Contributes to the Supplier Relationship Management (Business Review) program.

• Networks with SCM Strategic Initiatives team to access current supplier and product/services market intelligence.

• Networks with the SCM Digital Procurement team on supply chain enablement technologies.

• Act as a change agent with a proven successful track record to design and implement purchasing services transformation.

• Promotes continuous improvement principles in the development of short and long-range analysis to enhance the effectiveness of supply chain management that aligns with the organization's strategic plan.

• Participates in reviewing emerging opportunities within the supply community and acting as an advisor to management by making recommendations on process improvements in Supply Chain practices.

• Demonstrates being a self-starter and displays the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.

• Effectively manage personnel and supplier performance.

• Allocates proper resources for execution of projects.

• Optimizes department operations and performance of individuals.

• Plans for staff succession and career growth.

• Ensures appropriate skills development to enable professional growth.

• Demonstrates solid written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates team building and leadership skills.

• Demonstrates critical analytical skills and problem solving capabilities.

• Train, manage, coach and counsel team, as needed.

• Is achievement oriented, decisive, team and customer oriented, visionary, analytical, strong communicator and innovative.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, accounting or other business related field

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain Management organizations or related experience with 2 years sourcing experience supporting operations or manufacturing.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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