Sr. Field Sourcing Specialist

R10097166 Sr. Field Sourcing Specialist (Open) Location: Long Beach, CA - Management - Regional Office How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Field Sourcing Specialist in Long Beach, CA! We are looking for you! Pay: $95,000-$115,000/year Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment As a Sr. Field Sourcing Specialist, you will deliver dedicated, professional sourcing services to your assigned business unit or operating zone, driving bottom-line value through safety, operational efficiency, compliance, and cost savings. In this high-ownership role, you will lead the full end-to-end procurement process—from managing bidder relationships, conducting job walks, and negotiating commercial terms to authoring contracts and executing regional frame agreements. Operating as a critical link between supply chain strategy and plant operations, you will proactively manage risk and vendor performance, lead sourcing for high-stakes plant turnarounds (TAR), facilitate asset sales, and provide responsive, hands-on support—including after-hours emergency coverage—to meet core business needs. Provide dedicated sourcing and value-creation services to assigned operating zones, directly supporting organizational safety, efficiency, compliance, and savings goals. Primary responsibilities span competitive bidding, proposal evaluation, price and terms negotiation, vendor management, and asset sales. Bidding & Sourcing Execution Lead bidding and sourcing activities for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit (BU) Manage all contact between Air Liquide and bidders. Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers. Investigate, qualify and recommend bidders. Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's). Lead job walks and bid clarification meetings with internal customers. Issue clarifications or amendments to the specification or work scope to all bidders. Complete commercial bid tabulations. Complete technical bid tabulations including analysis with internal customers. Negotiate final price and commercial terms. Make sourcing recommendations to internal customers. Author and execute materials and services contracts as required. Commercial Risk & Compliance Management Identify and address business risks during the bidding and sourcing process. Verify that all contractors are appropriately pre-screened for safety, and initiate the contractor pre-screening process for new contractors as required. Verify that hold harmless and indemnification documentation is in place as well as a current certificate of insurance is on file with all contractors. Initiate and negotiate hold harmless and indemnification documentation for new contractors as required. Verify that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required. Capital, Maintenance & Turnaround (TAR) Sourcing Attend and actively participate in budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone. Actively participate in TAR planning meetings. Lead TAR procurement planning process and pre-TAR supplier site visits. Maintain TAR activity tracking sheet for each major TAR. Maintain current listing of active and upcoming tactical (capital and expense) sourcing initiatives. Develop business plan strategies / opportunities for BU or zone spend in unmanaged categories Reporting & Documentation Document and report all cost savings associated with sourcing activities. Provide supporting documentation on sourcing activities as backup to purchase orders. Maintain current listing of contractors utilized in assigned BU or zone. Provide Competency and Leadership in the Following Areas Contract and terms negotiations (including commercial terms, hold harmless terms and certificates of insurance). Understanding of the details of operation and maintenance of equipment utilized in the Zone or Business Unit to which the Field Sourcing Specialist is assigned. Training and mentoring new Field Sourcing Specialists. Provide reports and execute special initiatives as instructed by a Field Sourcing Specialist Manager. Participate in Category Management strategic sourcing initiatives. Corporate Supply Chain Alignment Champion use of managed suppliers (frame agreements). Report events of non-compliance (leakage) of frame agreements to appropriate category manager. Identify opportunities for creation of frame agreements. Participate in relevant supplier relationship management meetings. Provide other related value creation services to internal customers Manage and resolve quality or performance issues with non-managed suppliers. Provide on-site sourcing support during major plant turn arounds (TARS). Facilitate the sale of surplus assets. Provide support and best purchasing practices to field buyers within assigned BU or zone. ________________________Are you a MATCH? Requirements Education: College degree with 2 years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing, or 2 years operations with strong commercial skill sets. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management organizations. WORK CONDITIONS Office environment primarily, plant environment occasionally. ________________________ Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility. _________________________ Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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 race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. 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. _________________________ About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information 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. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice