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Product Sourcing manager

Job GB
Posted 25 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 2 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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Job Description and Qualifications

We've been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 75 years. With approximately 15,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment and services.

Your responsibilities:

  • Embody the 4S culture of Safety, Speed, Simplicity and Self-Confidence
  • Develop product sourcing strategies to reduce cost for Air Separation Units (ASU) product lines, for global offering
  • Work closely with Engineering Product Owners & business partners; Supports products development cycle; Monitor product lines global S&OP.
  • Collaborate with the Category Sourcing Managers to understand supply base positions and potentials, and drive implementation into product lines.
  • Develop and maintain product execution strategies for projects.
  • Challenge consensus; Promote the use of Low Cost sourcing wherever relevant.
  • Develop business cases for new supply solutions. Participates in assessment and prioritization of strategic sourcing opportunities to achieve objectives across product lines and supply categories.
  • Takes accountability to create and execute solutions that deliver desired results and “own it” in a Performance Driven Culture
  • Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
  • Identify, develop and manage suppliers; understand safety, commercial and capacity risks. Monitor suppliers’ execution performance and adjust strategies as necessary.

What we’re looking for

  • Strong influencing skills, including cross cultures and geographies, and across functions.
  • Thorough understanding of Air Products offering and markets.
  • Technical understanding of industrial gases plants and related equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) technical and non-technical information, internally and externally.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong understanding of macro-economic factors
  • Financial and Business acumen
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, One Note) and collaborative tools.
  • ERP experience, preferably SAP

Qualifications:

  • BS in supply chain, Engineering or business area. MBA is a plus.
  • Working experience in an industrial gases environment.
  • Good knowledge of all aspects of procurement, including but not limited to source selection, price/cost analysis, negotiation, documentation.
  • Thorough understanding and prior experience in contracts and contractual language.

What We Offer:

In return, we offer you a competitive salary & benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

If that sounds interesting to you, then continue to discover, care and accomplish at Air Products by clicking apply now

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Once qualified you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading Industrial Gases company in operation for over 75 years. The Company’s core industrial gases business provides atmospheric and process gases and related equipment to manufacturing markets, including refining and petrochemical, metals, electronics, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the world’s leading supplier of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment.

Chemical
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10 employees