Project Procurement Manager

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner for the design, engineering, and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable customers to optimize the use of natural resources to provide clean and sustainable energy through innovation and operational expertise. With decades of experience as the world leader in gases for industry, health, and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable, and competitive solutions for a dynamically changing marketplace. Air Liquide’s ambition is to deliver long-term performance and contribute to sustainability, with climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

About the role

We are hiring a Project Procurement Manager in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for sourcing and negotiating the procurement of equipment and services for Air Liquide’s large-scale capital projects executed by its in-house EPC firm. Purchases must be secured at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RFI / RFP / RFQs for equipment, materials, and services in collaboration with the Project Management team and Engineering teams.
• Liaise with Engineering and suppliers to conduct technical clarifications in support of proposal development and project execution.
• Secure and analyze quotations, lead negotiations on prices and terms & conditions with suppliers, and recommend suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Present bid tab analysis to stakeholders during weekly status meetings.
• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule, and track the status of requisitions and orders or resolve discrepancies with quantity and quality.
• Create and issue accurate purchase orders in SAP in a timely manner.
• Prepare, maintain, and review organized purchasing files, reports, supplier database, PO details, and price lists.
• Coordinate quality matters and engineering changes or developments between the company and suppliers.
• Arrange for submission and inspection of sample products as required.
• Assist with proposal development by securing budgetary quotes.
• Maintain close supplier relationships and study market trends in raw materials, commodities, etc.
• Present updates to leadership as needed and attend project planning meetings to ensure strategic alignment in the execution phase.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• 7+ years of purchasing experience with preference for equipment used in air separation processes.
• Excellent computer skills (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Slides).
• Proficiency in SAP systems.
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of raw materials, industrial gas production processes, and equipment specifications.
• Understanding of business and procurement principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, coordination of resources, purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Verbal communication skills: speaks clearly and persuasively, actively listens, asks questions, and responds effectively.
• Written communication skills: writes clearly and informatively, presents numerical data effectively.
• Negotiation skills: develops cooperative working relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure the best possible prices and terms.
• Organizational skills: manages and completes multiple tasks on time, plans, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve goals with excellent follow-through.
• Interpersonal skills: builds positive team spirit and fosters cooperative working relationships to achieve production goals.
• Technical skills: ability to read equipment general arrangement (GA) drawings, bills of material, equipment packing lists, transportation drawings, etc.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with little supervision.
• Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and initiative.
• High degree of professionalism and maturity with good judgment.
• Ability to maintain consistent and regular attendance during business hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start on the first day of employment.