At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.Air Liquide is Hiring for a Procurement specialist sourcing
This position is located at our office in Montréal.
Recruiter:
Tifenn Chauris/[email protected]/263-778-4958
Summary Job Description:
Our Digital & IT teams leverage the power of the latest technological advancements and Air Liquide’s history of industrial excellence to foster innovation and enable talent to thrive.
The IT Procurement team is responsible for developing category strategies (Software, End User Services, Telecom, Outsourcing) at the global level, providing procurement support for IT projects, driving efficiency gains, negotiating and managing contracts, and managing key vendors (maintaining and developing supplier portfolios by IT product category for all Air Liquide entities worldwide).
The team is spread across several locations in France, Canada, and Malaysia, which facilitates collaboration with all internal clients and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
IT Project Support for DDS (Digital Delivery Services) Americas & Airgas
Works collaboratively with internal clients (primarily IT) and their teams to successfully negotiate and finalize contracts for infrastructure and application-related projects.
Supports IT teams from the definition of requirements through to contract execution
Serves as the primary point of contact for DDS Americas & Airgas and ensures regular monitoring of projects and efficiency opportunities for these DDS units
Ensures that the sourcing strategy and project recommendations align with the strategy of the corresponding category (End User Services, Telecom, Software, and Outsourcing)
Understands the complexities and opportunities of IT supplier markets and possesses a comprehensive and relevant understanding of procurement needs and practices
Organizes and leads supplier negotiations in accordance with objectives
Develops and communicates procurement recommendations regarding supplier selection
Leads “spot” negotiations and identifies potential quick-win opportunities
Ensures the implementation of contracts or amendments and regularly updates the contract database
Measures, records in Smart Procurement, and communicates the savings generated by their projects
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___________________Are you a MATCH?Required Qualifications
You hold a master’s degree in supply chain management (or an equivalent degree in engineering or management)
You have at least 5 years of relevant experience in IT procurement
You are proficient in procurement methodologies, negotiations, and project management
You are fluent in written and spoken English
You have strong listening and communication skills, both written and verbal.
You know how to influence decisions without a direct reporting relationship and can anticipate and challenge the needs of internal clients.
You demonstrate autonomy while also being able to work effectively in a team within a multicultural environment.
You are proactive and have a strong customer focus.
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in supply chain management or equivalent
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in IT procurement
- Proficient in procurement methodologies, negotiations, and project management
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
Air Liquide Insights
What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
