Field Sourcing Specialist

Job Duties Foster and coordinate all communication between Air Liquide and bidders. Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers. Evaluate, qualify and recommend bidders. Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's). Guide 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. Develop and finalize materials and services contracts as required. Identify and address business risks during the bidding and sourcing process. Ensure that all contractors are appropriately pre‑screened for safety, and initiate the contractor pre‑screening process for new contractors as required. Confirm 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. Confirm that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required. Attend and actively participate in budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone. Actively participate in TAR planning meetings. Guide TAR procurement planning process and pre‑TAR supplier site visits. Maintain TAR activity tracking sheet for each major TAR. Maintain current listing of active and upcoming tactical (capital and expense) sourcing initiatives. Develop business plan strategies/opportunities for BU or zone spend in unmanaged categories. Document and report all cost savings associated with sourcing activities. Provide supporting documentation on sourcing activities as backup to purchase orders. Maintain current listing of contractors utilized in assigned BU or zone. Advocate the use of managed suppliers (frame agreements). Report events of non‑compliance (leakage) of frame agreements to appropriate category manager. Identify opportunities for creation of frame agreements. Participate in relevant supplier relationship management meetings. Facilitate solutions for quality or performance alignment with non‑managed suppliers. Provide on‑site sourcing support during major plant turn‑arounds (TARs). Facilitate the sale of surplus assets. Share support and excellent purchasing insights with field buyers within assigned BU or zone. From time to time, handle emergency calls after hours and weekends and take timely required action to address internal customers needs. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED. 5 years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing, or 5 years operations with strong commercial skill sets. Some sourcing experience in a Supply Chain Management organization. Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Self‑starter who approaches challenges with an innovative perspective and a focus on continuous process improvement. Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and build strong, trusting relationships across all levels of the organization. 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. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 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 401(k) 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. 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 us‑View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr US11335-AIRGAS Airgas, Inc.