Field Sourcing Specialist

Field Sourcing SpecialistLocation: Long Beach, CA - Management - Regional OfficeHow will you contribute and grow?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. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Airgas, we respect, honor, and value diversity.Airgas is hiring for a Field Sourcing Specialist in Long Beach, CA! We are looking for you!As a Field Sourcing Specialist, you will deliver dedicated, professional sourcing services to your assigned business unit or operating zone, driving bottom-line value through safety, operational efficiency, compliance, and cost savings. In this high-ownership role, you will lead the full end-to-end procurement process—from managing bidder relationships, conducting job walks, and negotiating commercial terms to authoring contracts and executing regional frame agreements. Operating as a critical link between supply chain strategy and plant operations, you will proactively manage risk and vendor performance, lead sourcing for high-stakes plant turnarounds (TAR), facilitate asset sales, and provide responsive, hands-on support—including after-hours emergency coverage—to meet core business needs.Provide dedicated sourcing and value-creation services to assigned operating zones, directly supporting organizational safety, efficiency, compliance, and savings goals. Primary responsibilities span competitive bidding, proposal evaluation, price and terms negotiation, vendor management, and asset sales.Bidding & Sourcing ExecutionServe as the primary partner and point of contact between Airgas and bidders.Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers.Evaluate, partner with, and recommend bidders.Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's).Facilitate job walks and bid clarification meetings with internal customers.Issue clarifications or amendments to the specification or work scope to all bidders.Develop and align commercial bid tabulations.Develop technical bid tabulations including joint analysis with internal customers.Establish and align on final price and commercial terms.Make sourcing recommendations to internal customers.Finalize and implement materials and services contracts as required.Oversee and support regional frame agreements as neededCommercial Risk & Compliance ManagementIdentify and collaborate to manage 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.Establish and align on 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.Capital, Maintenance & Turnaround (TAR) SourcingConnect and contribute insights during budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone.Collaborate on TAR planning meetings.Facilitate the TAR procurement planning process and pre-TAR supplier site visits.Co-create and keep the TAR activity tracking sheet aligned for each major TAR.Keep team alignment on active and upcoming tactical (capital and expense) sourcing initiatives.Partner to shape business plan strategies and uncover opportunities for BU or zone spend in unmanaged categories.Reporting & DocumentationTrack and share all cost savings associated with sourcing activities.Ensure supporting documentation on sourcing activities is available to strengthen purchase orders.Help keep an updated overview of contractors utilized in assigned BU or zone.Corporate Supply Chain AlignmentAdvocate for and support the use of managed suppliers (frame agreements).Share insights on process alignment and opportunities for improvement regarding frame agreements with the appropriate category manager.Discover ways to create new frame agreements.Connect and collaborate in relevant supplier relationship management meetings.Stakeholder Value-Add & Operational SupportPartner with non-managed suppliers to resolve quality or performance issues.Provide hands-on, collaborative sourcing support on-site during major plant turn arounds (TARS).Support and coordinate the sale of surplus assets.Provide guidance and proven purchasing practices to support field buyers within assigned BU or zone.Operational Availability & Emergency ResponseFrom time to time, respond to urgent requests during occasional off-peak hours or weekends and collaborate to provide timely solutions that support internal team needsAre you a match?RequirementsEducation: College degree with 2 years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing, or 2 years operations with strong commercial skill sets.Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management organizations.Work ConditionsOffice environment primarily, plant environment occasionally.BenefitsWe 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 401k 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.Your differences enhance our performanceAt Airgas, we are committed to building a 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 race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. 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.About AirgasAirgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.Equal Employment Opportunity InformationWe 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 1