Category Specialist

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Category Specialist will manage procurement activities associated with the categories of goods and services that are assigned to them. This includes negotiations of supply, stocking level, and pricing. The Specialist will ensure continuity of supply of assigned goods and services through effective management of the communications with vendors to manage quality and cost. The Specialist will also drive continuous improvement in their areas of responsibility through self-directed productivity projects and process improvements. Key Responsibilities ● Order and/or facilitate the ordering of goods and services for assigned categories ● Negotiate or participate in negotiation for pricing and delivery with vendors, domestic and global as needed. ● Create and manage Project Procurement Plans while working Projects Team members ● Resolve billing discrepancies with Accounts Payable and vendors ● Drive productivity projects for equipment and/or commodities and services in their area of responsibility in order to meet annual objectives for cost reduction and operational improvement ● Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule ( includes demonstrated ability to expedite purchases when required) ● Assists in the review of bid proposals and negotiates purchase order contracts with vendors to obtain the most cost effective pricing for the company as required. ● Focuses on cost-savings and improving quality and service ● Initiate and participate in various cost savings projects and initiatives ● Assists the Category Manager in vendor sourcing and other projects as required. ● Follow-up on vendor deliveries and resolve any issues or discrepancies. ● Conduct and/or assist in vendor audits including written reports to be issued to cross functional team ● Follow-ups with delivery dates and scheduling releases from blanket orders. ● Interfaces with all departments and resolves problems and issues with required purchased items. ● Sourcing of specialty and capital items ● Reviews and processes purchase requisitions and creates purchase orders in an ERP system ● Assists with overflow of MRO ordering when required ● Negotiate and place blanket purchase order agreements ● Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment. __________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or a related field ● 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Demonstrated influencing skills to work cross functionally in a matrix environment ● Experience in the procurement of Capital Investment Projects ● Demonstrated proficiency in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) ● Demonstrated analytical and problem solving capability ● Ability to possibly travel 10% to visit vendors and operating sites Preferred Qualifications ● Experience in chemicals industry ● Experience in or supporting the electronics industry ● Strong ERP system experience ● Demonstrated ability to implement process and system improvements ● Experience in the procurement of Construction Materials and Services ● CPM certification ● APICS certification Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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 background. 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. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here! 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