Job descriptionAnalyse requirements and challenge specifications with requestersIdentify potential suppliers and propose the list to requestersLaunch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requestersAnalyze offers using TCO and "Should Cost" approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requestersSelect suppliers and negotiate contracts / purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category ManagersCommunicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance ManagerFollow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), includingUpdate of procurement database (contracts, catalogues...)Define and periodically review buying channelsManage incidents and claimsEducation :Bachelors degree in business / finance / economics.Language :English.Knowledge and Knowhow specific to the jobBe Act EngageCategory & Sourcing Strategy (Must have)Category & Market Expertise (Must have)Supplier Selection, Qualification & Relationship (Must have)Negotiations & Contract Knowledge (Must have)Performance & Process Management (Data, KPI & Digital Tools) (Must have)Planification & Expediting (Good to have)Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)Project Management (Transversal) (Must haveData analysis.Complementary CapabilitiesThinking & Partnering strategicallyInfluencing for ChangeManaging conflictAnalysing and solving problemsStrong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.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.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience : you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could beWe want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing.Please be advised that Air Liquide and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.You may verify job postings through our official global at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment / sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Air Liquide and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. If you wish to report an incident, please contact us via this #J-18808-Ljbffr