Manager of Category Management

Location :

• Houston TX (HO) - Support functions - Hub Corporate

World leader in gases technologies and services for Industry and Health Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66000 employees and serves more than 36 million customers and patients. Oxygen nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the companys activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquides ambition is to be the leader in its industry delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

Function : Provides oversight and direction to the Category Management functions for either direct or indirect spend categories. Oversight includes the management of sourcing negotiations contract management contract administration and supplier performance management functions. Responsible for administration including personnel management reporting process improvement and strategic planning.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management :

Lead planning and management of Strategic Sourcing events (including industry analysis competitive bidding process negotiation of commercial terms and implementation) for categories under management

Develop a deep understanding of the global market including conditions and competition

Monitor assess and adjust sourcing strategies based on supplier and market intelligence

Implement multiple strategies leveraging Total Cost of Ownership Lease vs. Buy and other models

Generate and execute Category strategies consistent with the Air Liquide framework

Coordinate and drive activities related to the annual planning process working across various Procurement organizations and Operations

Understand the spend taxonomy structure and identify managed vs. unmanaged spend

Contract Management & Supplier Relationships :

Provide oversight of contract management responsibilities for maintenance of all Frame Agreements within area of responsibility

Lead team in the evaluation of existing contract relationships to identify realized savings new savings opportunities risk mitigation strategies and other commercial terms enhancements.

Evaluate contract relationships through bid analysis and market comparatives including identifying savings realized and new potential opportunities

Leverage market intelligence to evaluate negotiate and manage annual price fluctuations. Leverage market intelligence to anticipate and act upon various supply chain challenges

Execute Supplier Relationship Management programs consistent with the Air Liquide framework

Utilize all Supply Chain technologies for Contract Management Supplier Relationship Management and Spend Analysis

Work independently with key suppliers to develop product curricula to enhance category knowledge

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management :

Champion the vision goals and objectives of the Procurement organization to both direct reports and customer / stakeholders. Ensure close coordination with local leaders in the business

Establish a network with stakeholders in the business to remain connected on key issues

Collaborate with Global Procurement on initiatives as-needed

Work collaboratively within Operations Support Purchasing Services Key Stakeholders Americas Clusters industry experts and Global Procurement team to identify opportunities and initiatives

Meet with key customers routinely and proactively identify sourcing and contract value opportunities

Develop relationships with key customers to understand their service and commodity needs and implement strategies to maximize savings in the Capital Plan Operating Expense Plan and for emerging projects

Compliance & Reporting :

Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal processes including but not limited to contract filing processes bidding processes and value creation reporting processes

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

Provide various reports as requested by department leader

Team Leadership & Development :

Train manage and counsel team to optimize individual and team performances and overall team execution including best practices for strategic sourcing and category management

Responsible for evaluating and hiring talent into the department

Ensure appropriate skills development to enable professional growth

Strong written and verbal communication team building and leadership and problem solving skills

Other :

Support emergency preparedness and emergency response situations to promote the safety of Air Liquide employees contractors and customers as well as business continuity.

SUPERVISION :

Received : Sr. Director Category Management - Americas

Given : Sr. Category Specialist(s) Category Specialist(s)

WORK CONDITIONS : Office Environment

Are you a MATCH

EDUCATION :

Required : Bachelors degree in supply chain management finance accounting or other business related fields

Preferred : Advanced degree in business management or related field

EXPERIENCE :

Required : Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management organizations

Our Differences make our Performance

At 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.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio,Aerospace Engineering,Corporate Relationship,Business Administration,Financial Reporting,Avionics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1