Sr. Field Sourcing Specialist

Airgas•Independence, OH

14d•$75,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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 Sr Field Sourcing Specialist in Independence, OH! This position is a hybrid role located in Independence, OH. Base Pay: $75,000 to $105,000 annual Travel is 10%. Quentin Chavis Jr. / [email protected] / 346-459-4397 Job Description Summary: Provide dedicated professional sourcing and other value creation services to assigned business units or operating zones to support and achieve safety, efficiency, compliance and savings initiatives and objectives. Specific activities include competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation of price and commercial terms, vendor management and asset sales Lead bidding and sourcing activities for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit (BU): o Manage all contact between Airgas and bidders. Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers. o Investigate, qualify and recommend bidders. Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's). Lead 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. Negotiate final price and commercial terms. Make sourcing recommendations to internal customers. Author and execute materials and services contracts as required. Manage commercial risk for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit: Identify and address business risks during the bidding and sourcing process. Verify that all contractors are appropriately pre-screened for safety, and initiate the contractor pre-screening process for new contractors as required. Verify 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 negotiate hold harmless and indemnification documentation for new contractors as required. Verify that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required. Proactively manage sourcing activity for all major capital, maintenance and plant turnarounds (TAR): o Attend and actively participate in budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone. Actively participate in TAR planning meetings. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is required. At least five years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing Previous experience implementing cost savings programs/initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Previous SAP experience preferred Previous chemical manufacturing experience a plus ________________________ Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility. _________________________ Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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 race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. 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. _________________________ About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. _________________________ California Privacy Notice Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Airgas. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Airgas name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Airgas recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. Please be advised that Airgas and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process. You may verify job postings through our official global careers website at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Airgas and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. 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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is required.
At least five years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing
Previous experience implementing cost savings programs/initiatives

Nice To Haves

Previous SAP experience preferred
Previous chemical manufacturing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide dedicated professional sourcing and other value creation services to assigned business units or operating zones to support and achieve safety, efficiency, compliance and savings initiatives and objectives.
Specific activities include competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation of price and commercial terms, vendor management and asset sales
Lead bidding and sourcing activities for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit (BU): o Manage all contact between Airgas and bidders. Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers. o Investigate, qualify and recommend bidders. Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's). Lead 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. Negotiate final price and commercial terms. Make sourcing recommendations to internal customers. Author and execute materials and services contracts as required.
Manage commercial risk for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit: Identify and address business risks during the bidding and sourcing process. Verify that all contractors are appropriately pre-screened for safety, and initiate the contractor pre-screening process for new contractors as required. Verify 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 negotiate hold harmless and indemnification documentation for new contractors as required. Verify that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required.
Proactively manage sourcing activity for all major capital, maintenance and plant turnarounds (TAR): o Attend and actively participate in budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone. Actively participate in TAR planning meetings.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision plans
short-term and long-term disability
life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
parental leave
vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
401k plan with company matching funds
tuition reimbursement
discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children