Field Sourcing Specialist

Airgas•Dayton, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Field Sourcing Specialist! We are looking for you! The mission of the Local Procurement Representative is to act as a liaison between procurement and operations. They support supply chain activities and contribute to progress targets while fostering a high Service Level for Operations & Support Functions. This role provides guidance to Airgas Operations Support to advance safety, efficiency, and savings initiatives through competitive bidding, proposal analysis, and vendor relationship management. Responsible for administration including personnel development, reporting, and strategic planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization or equivalent
2 years of experience in supply chain management, operations, sales, or purchasing services.

Nice To Haves

A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
Strong written and verbal communication, supportive leadership, and collaborative problem-solving capabilities.
Purpose-driven, thoughtful, team-oriented, analytical, and innovative.

Responsibilities

Partner with Airgas leaders to align procurement strategies with business goals and optimize collective purchasing power.
Develop long-range objectives to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and value creation for internal and external customers.
Promote continuous improvement and digital procurement technologies to enhance supply chain effectiveness.
Lead competitive bidding, proposal analysis, contract negotiations (price/commercial terms), and asset sales.
Proactively manage sourcing for major capital projects, maintenance, and plant turnarounds (TAR).
Study financial and productivity reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and expense reductions.
Develop and maintain metrics and balanced scorecards to track Operations Support success.
Ensure strict adherence to all internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Act as the bridge between field operations, category management, and strategic sourcing teams.
Plan recruitment, resource allocation, and succession pathing for the Operations Support team.
Provide training, skills development, and performance counseling to drive professional growth.
Foster a collaborative, purpose-driven team environment focused on supportive leadership and innovation.
Develop regional framework agreements and contribute to the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program.
Facilitate spot buys, urgent procurement needs, and local purchasing while nurturing supplier relationships.