Category Specialist

Air Liquide Healthcare

Houston, TX, USA
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive family...
Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation
Supplier relationship management programs
Spend analysis and category strategies
The role involves proactively managing spend through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management support

Job Summary

  • The role involves proactively managing spend through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management support.
  • Air Liquide offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Candidates will lead strategic sourcing events using the Blue Book methodology and collaborate with global procurement groups to drive value.

Matching Summary

The role involves proactively managing spend through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management support.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation
  • Supplier relationship management programs
  • Spend analysis and category strategies
  • RFP management and commercial terms
  • Total Cost of Ownership models

Nice-to-have

  • Market intelligence and risk mitigation
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace perspective
  • Emerging supply chain opportunity identification
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, or business
  • 2-3 years experience in Supply Chain Management
  • Valid US employment authorization without visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Must have valid employment authorization in the U.S.

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