Field Sourcing Specialist

Air Liquide•Freeport, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Air Liquide is Hiring for a Field Sourcing Specialist in Freeport, TX! We are looking for you! As a Field Sourcing Specialist, you will act as the strategic procurement partner for your assigned business unit or operating zone, driving value creation across safety, efficiency, compliance, and cost savings. This dynamic, hands-on role spans the entire sourcing lifecycle—from leading competitive bidding and scoping technical specifications to navigating commercial risk, authoring contracts, and managing high-stakes Turnarounds (TAR). Operating at the intersection of supply chain expertise and industrial plant operations, you will champion corporate frameworks, manage vendor performance, and directly impact the bottom line through robust commercial negotiations and asset lifecycle management.

Requirements

College degree with 2 years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing, or 2 years operations with strong commercial skill sets.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management organizations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and guide bidding and sourcing activities for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit (BU): Coordinate and nurture all contact between Air Liquide and bidders.
Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers.
Investigate, qualify and recommend bidders.
Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's).
Guide job walks and bid clarification meetings with internal customers.
Issue clarifications or amendments to the specification or work scope to all bidders.
Complete commercial bid tabulations.
Complete technical bid tabulations including analysis with internal customers.
Build alignment on final price and commercial terms.
Make sourcing recommendations to internal customers.
Author and execute materials and services contracts as required.
Identify and address business risks during the bidding and sourcing process.
Ensure and support contractor alignment with safety pre-screening, and initiate the contractor pre-screening process for new contractors as required.
Ensure that hold harmless and indemnification documentation is in place as well as a current certificate of insurance is on file with all contractors.
Initiate and align on hold harmless and indemnification documentation for new contractors as required.
Ensure that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required.
Attend and actively participate in budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone.
Actively participate in TAR planning meetings.
Guide TAR procurement planning process and pre-TAR supplier site visits.
Maintain TAR activity tracking sheet for each major TAR.
Maintain current listing of active and upcoming tactical (capital and expense) sourcing initiatives.
Develop business plan strategies / opportunities for BU or zone spend in unmanaged categories.
Document and report all cost savings associated with sourcing activities.
Provide supporting documentation on sourcing activities as backup to purchase orders.
Maintain current listing of contractors utilized in assigned BU or zone.
Bring Expertise and Collaborative Leadership in the Following Areas: Contract and terms negotiations (including commercial terms, hold harmless terms and certificates of insurance).
Understanding of the details of operation and maintenance of equipment utilized in the Zone or Business Unit to which the Field Sourcing Specialist is assigned.
Supporting and mentoring new Field Sourcing Specialists.
Provide reports and execute special initiatives as instructed by a Field Sourcing Specialist Manager.
Participate in Category Management strategic sourcing initiatives.
Foster the use of managed suppliers (frame agreements).
Report events of non-compliance (leakage) of frame agreements to appropriate category manager.
Identify opportunities for creation of frame agreements.
Participate in relevant supplier relationship management meetings.
Coordinate and resolve quality or performance issues with non-managed suppliers.
Provide on-site sourcing support during major plant turn arounds (TARS).
Facilitate the sale of surplus assets.
Provide support and excellent purchasing practices to field buyers within assigned BU or zone.