Sr. Category Specialist

Airgas • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

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 Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Air Liquide is hiring for a Sr. Category Specialist in Houston, TX. We are looking for you! Comprehensive Family Benefits : Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment. Recruiter: Brittany | [email protected] Responsible for the governance and operational performance of Suppliers, driving continuous improvement. Creates and deploys short and long-term category strategies. Manages spend, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and management, commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management support, demand planning, and customer interface. Assists in the development and deployment of Category Management strategies.

Requirements

• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or other business related fields required
• The Sr. Specialist is expected to "create and deploy" short and long-term category strategies.
• The Sr. Specialist has a specific mandate for the "governance and operational performance of Suppliers" and driving continuous improvement.
• The Sr. Specialist requires higher-level behaviors within their key competencies, such as "Making Complex Plans" (Analytical Thinking) and "Using complex influence strategies" (Impact and Influence), indicating a need for greater autonomy and sophistication in execution.

Nice To Haves

• Prior industrial gas experience

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements category strategies and business plans to create sustainable value and Total Cost of Ownership
• Guides and facilitates strategic sourcing events and nurtures the lifecycle of agreements and frame contracts
• Builds alignment on commercial terms and legal conditions while integrating market insights to identify savings and ensure stability
• Fosters supplier growth and excellence through the development of meaningful indicators, periodic business reviews, and continuous improvement plans
• Partners with internal stakeholders on demand planning and supports alignment with all regulatory requirements and internal policies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Parental leave
• Floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior