Air Liquide
Category Specialist
Houston, TX (HO) - Procurement - Hub
No sponsorshipDetected 16 days ago
ExpressNegotiationAccountingSupply ChainProcurementContract ManagementDemand Planning
About the role
- Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902.
- We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
- Air Liquide is hiring for a Category Specialist in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
- Develop and present business plans to partners and stakeholders for spend categories under areas of responsibility.
- Generate and implement Category strategies and Supplier Relationship Management programs consistent with the Air Liquide approved framework.
- Collaborate with Group Procurement on initiatives on an as-needed basis.
- Work collaboratively within Supply Chain Operations Support, Purchasing Services, Strategic Initiatives, Partners and Stakeholders, Americas Clusters and Global Procurement Group.
- Implement multiple strategies leveraging Total Cost of Ownership, Lease vs. Buy and Economic Value models.
- Build consistent, repeatable series of key performance indicators which can be used to gauge supplier performance and create actionable improvement plans.
- Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures, both internal and external, to Air Liquide.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, accounting, or other business related fields.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in business, management, or related field.
- Our Differences make our Performance
- We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background.
- 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.
- A minimum of 2-3 years experience in Supply Chain Management or related field.
- Preferred: 3+ years experience in Supply Chain Management or related field.
Compensation
- Coordinate and advance activities related to the annual planning process, working across various Procurement organizations and Operations.
- Leverage market intelligence to evaluate, negotiate, and steward annual price fluctuations. Leverage market intelligence to anticipate and act upon various supply chain challenges.
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.
Company info
- Support emergency preparedness and emergency response situations to promote the safety of Air Liquide employees, contractors, and customers as well as business continuity.
- Meet with key customers routinely and proactively identify sourcing and contract value opportunities.
- Nurture relationships with key customers to understand their service and commodity needs and implement strategies to maximize savings in the Capital Maintenance Plan, Expense Plan, and for emerging projects.
- At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
- We are looking for you!
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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