Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Field Sourcing Specialist (Open) – R10090697 Location: Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd; Bartonville, IL (AMG); Canton, OH (AMG); Clarksville, TN (AMG); Cottage Grove, MN (AMG); Dayton, OH (AMG); Madison, WI (AMG); Pevely, MO (AMG); Saukville, WI (AMG); Wood River, IL (AMG); LCO2 Job Overview Pay $75,000-80,000 Shift: Monday - Friday (May be required to assist with emergencies outside of standard working hours.) Hybrid/On site Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid childbirth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment. Mission and Responsibilities The mission of the Local Procurement Representative is to act as a liaison between procurement and operations. They support supply chain activities and contribute to progress targets while fostering a high Service Level for Operations & Support Functions. This role provides guidance to Airgas Operations Support to advance safety, efficiency, and savings initiatives through competitive bidding, proposal analysis, and vendor relationship management. Responsible for administration including personnel development, reporting, and strategic planning. Strategic Alignment: Partner with Airgas leaders to align procurement strategies with business goals and optimize collective purchasing power. Operational Excellence: Develop long‑range objectives to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and value creation for internal and external customers. Change Management: Promote continuous improvement and digital procurement technologies to enhance supply chain effectiveness. End‑to‑End Sourcing: Lead competitive bidding, proposal analysis, contract negotiations (price/commercial terms), and asset sales. Project Coordination: Proactively manage sourcing for major capital projects, maintenance, and plant turnarounds (TAR). Data Analytics: Study financial and productivity reports to identify cost‑saving opportunities and expense reductions. Performance Metrics: Develop and maintain metrics and balanced scorecards to track Operations Support success. Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the bridge between field operations, category management, and strategic sourcing teams. Team Development & Talent Management Leadership: Plan recruitment, resource allocation, and succession pathing for the Operations Support team. Coaching: Provide training, skills development, and performance counseling to drive professional growth. Culture: Foster a collaborative, purpose‑driven team environment focused on supportive leadership and innovation. Supplier Management: Develop regional framework agreements and contribute to the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program. Daily Support: Facilitate spot buys, urgent procurement needs, and local purchasing while nurturing supplier relationships. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization (or equivalent) 2 years of experience in supply chain management, operations, sales, or purchasing services. Preferred Qualifications Proactive and collaborative approach with ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks. Strong written and verbal communication, supportive leadership, and collaborative problem‑solving capabilities. Purpose‑driven, thoughtful, team‑oriented, analytical, and innovative attributes. 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, 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. 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