Field Sourcing Specialist

About the role

We are hiring a Field Sourcing Specialist to support supply chain activities and contribute to progress targets while fostering a high Service Level for Operations & Support Functions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between procurement and operations.
• Support supply chain activities and contribute to progress targets.
• Provide guidance to Airgas Operations Support to advance safety, efficiency, and savings initiatives through competitive bidding, proposal analysis, and vendor relationship management.
• Administer personnel development, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Partner with Airgas leaders to align procurement strategies with business goals and optimize collective purchasing power.
• Develop long-range objectives to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and value creation for internal and external customers.
• Promote continuous improvement and digital procurement technologies to enhance supply chain effectiveness.
• Lead competitive bidding, proposal analysis, contract negotiations (price/commercial terms), and asset sales.
• Proactively manage sourcing for major capital projects, maintenance, and plant turnarounds (TAR).
• Study financial and productivity reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and expense reductions.
• Develop and maintain metrics and balanced scorecards to track Operations Support success.
• Ensure strict adherence to all internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Act as the bridge between field operations, category management, and strategic sourcing teams.
• Plan recruitment, resource allocation, and succession pathing for the Operations Support team.
• Provide training, skills development, and performance counseling to drive professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, purpose-driven team environment focused on supportive leadership and innovation.
• Develop regional framework agreements and contribute to the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program.
• Facilitate spot buys, urgent procurement needs, and local purchasing while nurturing supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Diploma: Bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization or equivalent 2 years of experience in supply chain management, operations, sales, or purchasing services.
• Preferred qualifications: Proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, supportive leadership, and collaborative problem-solving capabilities.
• Attributes: Purpose-driven, thoughtful, team-oriented, analytical, and innovative.

Qualifications

• Diploma: Bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization or equivalent 2 years of experience in supply chain management, operations, sales, or purchasing services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

$75,000-80,000

Schedule

Monday- Friday

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We 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.