Sourcing Specialist

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Plan, optimize, and oversee the procurement, pricing, and promotion of a specific product or service category to maximize profitability and meet customer needs.Main AccountabilitiesManage local spend in the categoryPerform rigorous analysis on local category cost base and suppliers to ensure delivery of spend and efficiency targetsEnsure supply to the business and execution of local procurementOwn, manage and negotiate local supplier relationships and take sourcing decisionsManage local supplier performance (performance to SLAs, continuous improvement – cost and innovation)Stay abreast of market conditions and trends (including global pricing benchmarks) to inform strategy and ensure supply continuityDefine and implement a local category strategy if requiredImplement best practice category management techniquesImplement standards, processes and tools consistent with overall procurement functionComply with overall procurement spend and preferred supplier policies, and monitor compliance of business end usersParticipate in the local and central skill development plan activitiesAre you a MATCH? 1. Higher (or postgraduate) education in the relevant specialty Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics/legal;2. > 3-5 years in Procurement3. English - Intermediate/ Fluent4. Category & Sourcing Strategy (Must have)5. Category & Market Expertise (Must have)6. Supplier Selection, Qualification & Relationship (Must have)7. Negotiations & Contract Knowledge (Must have)8. Performance & Process Management (Data, KPI & Digital Tools) (Must have)9. Planification & Expediting (Good to have)10.Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)11. Project Management (Transversal) (Must have)12. Data analysisOur Differences make our PerformanceAt Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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 background. 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.