Field Sourcing Specialist

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• Identify and collaborate to manage business risks during the bidding and sourcing process.

• Ensure that all contractors are appropriately pre-screened for safety, and initiate the contractor pre-screening process for new contractors as required.

• Confirm that hold harmless and indemnification documentation is in place as well as a current certificate of insurance is on file with all contractors.

• Establish and align on hold harmless and indemnification documentation for new contractors as required.

• Confirm that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required.

• Connect and contribute insights during budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone.

• Collaborate on TAR planning meetings.

• Facilitate the TAR procurement planning process and pre-TAR supplier site visits.

• Co-create and keep the TAR activity tracking sheet aligned for each major TAR.

• Keep team alignment on active and upcoming tactical (capital and expense) sourcing initiatives.

• Partner to shape business plan strategies and uncover opportunities for BU or zone spend in unmanaged categories.

• Track and share all cost savings associated with sourcing activities.

• Ensure supporting documentation on sourcing activities is available to strengthen purchase orders.

• Help keep an updated overview of contractors utilized in assigned BU or zone.

• Advocate for and support the use of managed suppliers (frame agreements).

• Share insights on process alignment and opportunities for improvement regarding frame agreements with the appropriate category manager.

• Discover ways to create new frame agreements.

• Connect and collaborate in relevant supplier relationship management meetings.

• Partner with non-managed suppliers to resolve quality or performance issues.

• Provide hands-on, collaborative sourcing support on-site during major plant turn arounds (TARS).

• Support and coordinate the sale of surplus assets.

• Provide guidance and proven purchasing practices to support field buyers within assigned BU or zone.

• From time to time, respond to urgent requests during occasional off-peak hours or weekends and collaborate to provide timely solutions that support internal team needs

Requirements

• Education: College degree with 2 years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing, or 2 years operations with strong commercial skill sets.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management organizations.

• Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management organizations.

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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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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