Airgas-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Manager
Hybrid • Radnor, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is Hiring for a Manager, Field Sourcing Specialist in Radnor, PA or Kennesaw, GA or Houston, TX! This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office from one of the locations: Radnor, PA, Houston, TX, or Kennesaw, GA. The position 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. Responsibilities include managing competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation of price and commercial terms, vendor management, and asset sales requisition handling. The role also involves 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.
  • Ensure participation of all the cluster's internal stakeholders in all procurement initiatives.
  • Direct, plan and coordinate recruitment, resource management and performance management of Airgas Operational Support personnel.
  • Develop short and long range strategic operational objectives.
  • Influence and lead Airgas business leaders to establish a partnership with Operations Support team.
  • Proactively manage sourcing activity for all Airgas's major capital, maintenance and plant turnarounds.
  • Develop frame agreements for regionalized spend.
  • Establish Operations Support processes, policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
  • Develop and manage Airgas Operations Support metrics and balanced scorecard.
  • Review and evaluate financial and productivity reports.
  • Meet with Field Sourcing and SCM Category Management teams regularly.
  • Contribute to the Supplier Relationship Management program.
  • Network with SCM Strategic Initiatives team.
  • Act as a change agent to design and implement purchasing services transformation.
  • Promote continuous improvement principles.
  • Participate in reviewing emerging opportunities within the supply community.
  • Demonstrate being a self-starter and handle multiple tasks.
  • Effectively manage personnel and supplier performance.
  • Allocate proper resources for execution of projects.
  • Optimize department operations and performance of individuals.
  • Plan for staff succession and career growth.
  • Ensure appropriate skills development for professional growth.
  • Demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate team building and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrate critical analytical skills and problem solving capabilities.
  • Train, manage, coach and counsel team as needed.
  • 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.
  • At least 2 years sourcing experience supporting operations or manufacturing.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
  • Progressive parental leave package for eligible Airgas parents.
  • 401k plan with company matching funds.
  • Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for employees' dependents.
  • Airgas Scholarship Program.
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