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AirProducts
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Allentown,
PA
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a a CATEGORY SOURCING SPECIALIST at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
DESCRIPTION:
This position is primarily responsible for supply management activities supporting the Electronics and Performance Materials (PMD) Divisions. As such, the incumbent is charged with developing, negotiating, and maintaining competitively advantageous supply arrangements as the functional expert with a key focus on cost savings and security of supply. The incumbent is also responsible for identifying new sources of supply from non-traditional suppliers for supply to Electronics and PMD global operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop in-depth commercial and technical knowledge of the materials and categories supported. This includes a detailed understanding of the associated supply, process and value chains.
• Understand current global market conditions and to develop strategies to meet current and future market needs.
• Address the sourcing and cost complexity created by market and energy conditions causing severe raw material price fluctuations.
• Guide and influence regional & global supply strategies within strong multi-functional (manufacturing, technology, and business areas) business teams, while coordinating with development and execution of global supply strategies.
• Challenge technical specifications and business inputs when purchasing capability is severely confined.
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships to ensure alignment with business strategies.
• Challenge the status quo to create unique and lower “total cost of supply” sourcing options and processes.
Within the sourcing category of his/her responsibility:
1. Execute source process by developing, negotiating, implementing, and sustaining supply contracts consistent with business requirements.
2. Achieve targeted cost savings and supply arrangements.
3. Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers on a global basis to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
4. Lead cross-functional teams to qualify new suppliers or materials with a focus on non-traditional and low cost country sourcing.
5. Work closely with supported commercial functions, supply chain and global manufacturing locations to ensure security and effective total cost of supply.
6. Develop business relationships within both Air Products and supplier organizations within the chemical industry in order to support Air Products’ long term growth plans.
7. Manage supplier performance and maintain interface within supplier’s organization.
8. Bring innovative supplier solutions (i.e., electronic commerce, utilization of by-product streams, etc.) to maximize value and minimize the total cost of supply.
9. Collaborate with other members of the global sourcing team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical background (BS degree)
- A minimum of 10 years of sales, purchasing and/or commercially oriented business experience dealing with complex negotiations
- Knowledge of the chemical industry
- Both an MBA and/or international business exposure are a plus.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2011, Air Products had revenues of $10.1 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link – Search job openings from the left navigation bar. You can apply specifically to Job Req #8806BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.
Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None
Allentown, PA
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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