Supervisor, Airgas Purchasing Services

Airgas•Tulsa, OK

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Provides oversight and direction to the Airgas Purchasing Services functions, including the management of a team supporting all field operations and engineering internal customers with professional competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation and contract development for goods and services. In addition, provide oversight and direction to purchasing functions through leadership. Oversight includes the management of orders, relationships with purchasing stakeholders and suppliers, and overall optimization of supply chain practices. Airgas is Hiring for a Supervisor, Airgas Purchasing Services in Tulsa, OK! We are looking for you ! Hybrid schedule- 3 days in office Provides oversight and direction to the Airgas Purchasing Services functions, including the management of a team supporting all field operations and engineering internal customers with professional competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation and contract development for goods and services. In addition, provide oversight and direction to purchasing functions through leadership. Oversight includes the management of orders, relationships with purchasing stakeholders and suppliers, and overall optimization of supply chain practices. Provide leadership and direction for the Purchasing Services team. Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all purchasing functions, contracts, legal restraints, fair business practices, uniform commercial codes, purchasing ethics and knowledge of sources for gathering information.Demonstrated knowledge of all purchasing functions, including contracts, legal constraints, fair business practices, Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC), purchasing ethics, and information sources. High degree of service orientation to build strong and value adding relationships with other Airgas procurement team and SCM as well as operations personnel. Ensuring the Purchasing Team’s timely and accurate placement of purchase orders (PO)/contracts in accordance with the requirements of internal customers and the approved supplier list maximizing the savings achieved in each transaction. Including, but not limited to, executing buyer’s tasks when required. Enters purchase orders into the ERP system and manages assigned teams workload. Identifying and implementing pricing agreements with preferred suppliers for continuous improvement and cost savings. Ensuring that supplier issues after the sale are resolved timely and effectively. This includes but is not limited to delivery issues, quality issues, and invoicing issues. Exhibits effective negotiation, analytical and communication skills. Knowledgeable equipment and services utilized in the industrial gas business with prior commodity and services sourcing experience as well as solid understanding of logistics (suppliers, movement of material, insurance requirements) is an asset. Work with Accounts Payable department to clear “Invoice on Hold” issue to ensure timely payment to suppliers Prepares the following: Reporting on group and overall SCM KPIs. Reports on Supply Chain cost savings and reporting both internally and externally. Presentation documents and assists in presenting findings to all levels of management. Provide Support to the Requesters, (to include responding to Ad hoc requests or , questions, research, etc.). Collaborating with Internal Control on Sign & Go conformity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or other business related fields. (Purchasing services experience will be considered.)
5-8 years of progressive experience in a Supply Chain Management organization

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in management or team leadership.
Knowledgeable equipment and services utilized in the industrial gas business with prior commodity and services sourcing experience as well as solid understanding of logistics (suppliers, movement of material, insurance requirements) is an asset.
Displays proficient knowledge and use of Oracle R12 procurement and reporting modules.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and direction to the Airgas Purchasing Services functions, including the management of a team supporting all field operations and engineering internal customers with professional competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation and contract development for goods and services.
Provide oversight and direction to purchasing functions through leadership.
Oversight includes the management of orders, relationships with purchasing stakeholders and suppliers, and overall optimization of supply chain practices.
Provide leadership and direction for the Purchasing Services team.
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all purchasing functions, contracts, legal restraints, fair business practices, uniform commercial codes, purchasing ethics and knowledge of sources for gathering information.
Demonstrated knowledge of all purchasing functions, including contracts, legal constraints, fair business practices, Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC), purchasing ethics, and information sources.
High degree of service orientation to build strong and value adding relationships with other Airgas procurement team and SCM as well as operations personnel.
Ensuring the Purchasing Team’s timely and accurate placement of purchase orders (PO)/contracts in accordance with the requirements of internal customers and the approved supplier list maximizing the savings achieved in each transaction. Including, but not limited to, executing buyer’s tasks when required.
Enters purchase orders into the ERP system and manages assigned teams workload.
Identifying and implementing pricing agreements with preferred suppliers for continuous improvement and cost savings.
Ensuring that supplier issues after the sale are resolved timely and effectively. This includes but is not limited to delivery issues, quality issues, and invoicing issues.
Exhibits effective negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
Knowledgeable equipment and services utilized in the industrial gas business with prior commodity and services sourcing experience as well as solid understanding of logistics (suppliers, movement of material, insurance requirements) is an asset.
Work with Accounts Payable department to clear “Invoice on Hold” issue to ensure timely payment to suppliers
Prepares the following: Reporting on group and overall SCM KPIs.
Reports on Supply Chain cost savings and reporting both internally and externally.
Presentation documents and assists in presenting findings to all levels of management.
Provide Support to the Requesters, (to include responding to Ad hoc requests or , questions, research, etc.).
Collaborating with Internal Control on Sign & Go conformity.
Displays proficient knowledge and use of Oracle R12 procurement and reporting modules.
Work with functional managers to obtain necessary resources to support the team’s requirements.