Category Specialist

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day breakthroughs are making technologies from micro-processors memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells even smaller and more powerful opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

Key Responsibilities
Order and/or facilitate the ordering of goods and services for assigned categories
Negotiate or participate in negotiation for pricing and delivery with vendors domestic and global
as needed.
Create and manage Project Procurement Plans while working Projects Team members
Resolve billing discrepancies with Accounts Payable and vendors
Drive productivity projects for equipment and/or commodities and services in their area of
responsibility in order to meet annual objectives for cost reduction and operational improvement
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price availability and
delivery schedule ( includes demonstrated ability to expedite purchases when required)
Assists in the review of bid proposals and negotiates purchase order contracts with vendors to
obtain the most cost effective pricing for the company as required.
Focuses on cost-savings and improving quality and service
Initiate and participate in various cost savings projects and initiatives
Assists the Category Manager in vendor sourcing and other projects as required.
Follow-up on vendor deliveries and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
Conduct and/or assist in vendor audits including written reports to be issued to cross functional
team
Follow-ups with delivery dates and scheduling releases from blanket orders.
Interfaces with all departments and resolves problems and issues with required purchased items.
Sourcing of specialty and capital items
Reviews and processes purchase requisitions and creates purchase orders in an ERP system
Assists with overflow of MRO ordering when required
Negotiate and place blanket purchase order agreements
Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in supply chain management business or a related field
5 years of relevant experience in procurement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated influencing skills to work cross functionally in a matrix environment

Experience in the procurement of Capital Investment Projects
Demonstrated proficiency in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving capability
Ability to possibly travel 10% to visit vendors and operating sites
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in chemicals industry
Experience in or supporting the electronics industry
Strong ERP system experience
Demonstrated ability to implement process and system improvements
Experience in the procurement of Construction Materials and Services
CPM certification
APICS certification

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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 background. 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.