Project Procurement Manager

Develop and present project sourcing & procurement plans for capital projects to key stakeholders for projects under areas of responsibility.

Lead Project Sourcing negotiations for project work streams to include services, materials, equipment and delivery schedules that correspond to areas of responsibility.

Work collaboratively within Supply Chain Operations Support, Purchasing Services, Strategic Initiatives, Key Stakeholders and Global Procurement Group & Other E&C Centers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet with key customers routinely and proactively identify capital projects and contract value opportunities.

● Manage end-to-end project sourcing and contracting process (including RFI/RFQ/RFPs) for assigned capital projects and other needed services or equipment.

● Assist with contract start-up functions involving appropriate department managers.

● Participate in identifying emerging opportunities within the supply community.

● Evaluate existing contract relationships to identify savings realized, new savings opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and other commercial terms enhancements.

● Leverage market intelligence to evaluate, negotiate, and manage annual price fluctuations.

● Negotiate commercial terms for significant or aggregated project-based spend associated with capital projects.

● Demonstrate competency in negotiating legal terms and conditions.

● Manage contract life-cycle for all assigned capital projects and utilize existing Frame Agreements and Contractor Rate Agreements whenever possible.

● Utilize all Supply Chain technologies for Project Sourcing, Contract Management, SRM, and Spend Analysis.

● Monitor, assess and adjust sourcing strategies based on supplier and market intelligence.

● Implement multiple strategies leveraging Total Cost of Ownership, Lease vs. Buy and Economic Value models.

● Develop relationships with key customers to understand their project, service, and/or equipment needs and implement strategies to maximize savings in the Capital Maintenance Plan, Expense Plan, and for emerging projects.

● Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal processes, including but not limited to, contract filing processes, bidding processes, and value creation reporting processes ● Work closely with the Supplier Relationship Management Specialist for key suppliers under areas of responsibility. Build a consistent, repeatable series of key performance indicators which can be used to gauge supplier performance and create actionable improvement plans.

● Facilitate periodic business reviews with key suppliers and facilitate action items that result from the meetings.

● Provide various reports as requested by the manager.

● Partner with Legal to ensure current and continued compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures, both internal and external, to Air Liquide

Education and experience

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain, finance, accounting, or other business related fields.

Preferred: Advanced degree in business, management, or related field.

Experience :

Required: A minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in Buying or Supply Chain Management or related field. Preferred: 3 years’ experience in Buying /Sourcing or related fields.

List the specific experience required for this position, such as these examples:

● Ability to read and interpret Vendor quotes and schedules.

● Knowledge of Logistics Export and Import process ,Incoterms, & Supply Chain principles .

● Knowledge of Manufacturing procedures and processes.

● Knowledge of Vendor engineering and document approval process

● Strong experience with P2P process of SAP.

● Proficient with Google Workspace.

● Familiar with MS Office tools and proficiency on excel tools.

● Proficient with Commercial and contract letters and email writing

● Effective negotiation skills with vendors based on data and analytics

Skills and abilities

● Methodical data based problem solving and decision making skills.

● Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask.

● Ability to work effectively with teams in Engineering, Quality and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).

● Self motivated and able to work independently in a fast paced environment.

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