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Air Liquide

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Logistics
    Healthcare
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's in Purchasing, 3+ years in industrial purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, effective communication, and fluency in English. Be customer-oriented and curious.
  • You will develop and implement category strategies, manage supplier performance, foster partnerships, drive efficiency projects, and ensure compliance with purchasing processes.

Requirements

  • Engineering or Business School with a Master's degree in Purchasing
  • Experience in Purchasing (minimum 3 years) in an industrial and international environment
  • Good analytical skills
  • Customer and results-oriented
  • Effective communication at different hierarchical levels
  • Negotiation skills
  • Curious and convincing
  • English fluent

Responsibilities

  • Within the Healthcare Procurement Team, you'll be responsible for your purchase global category
  • Reporting to the Global category manager:
  • You develop the strategy for the categories within your global scope, drawing on your knowledge of the market and adopting a global vision of subsidiaries' needs,
  • You develop these strategies over the medium/long term in conjunction with the stakeholders (Industrial, Marketing and Business Development Departments),
  • You are responsible for their deployment, while supporting the subsidiaries,
  • You are responsible for monitoring the performance of suppliers in your portfolio,
  • You manage and develop partnerships with strategic suppliers,
  • You propose and lead efficiency projects in coordination with the subsidiaries concerned,
  • You are results-oriented and report to various levels of the organization,
  • You will be responsible for ensuring that the Group's purchasing processes and procedures are properly implemented within your scope.

FAQs

What will be my main responsibilities as a Category Manager?

As a Category Manager, you will develop global category strategies, monitor supplier performance, manage partnerships with strategic suppliers, and ensure the implementation of the Group's purchasing processes within your scope.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Purchasing from an Engineering or Business School, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing in an industrial and international environment.

Is fluency in English mandatory for this role?

Yes, fluency in English is required for effective communication at various hierarchical levels.

What competencies are essential for this job?

Essential competencies include good analytical skills, customer and results orientation, effective communication, negotiation skills, curiosity, and the ability to convince stakeholders.

Who will I report to in this position?

You will report to the Global Category Manager.

What is the company’s approach to diversity?

Air Liquide is committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of its employees, clients, patients, and stakeholders, and believes that a diverse organization enhances innovation and success.

Does this role offer opportunities for international collaboration?

Yes, the position involves working with global subsidiaries and requires a global vision of their needs.

Are there projects focused on efficiency improvements in this role?

Yes, you will propose and lead efficiency projects in coordination with the relevant subsidiaries.

What type of environment does Air Liquide promote?

Air Liquide promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity and respects various cultures.

Is experience in a healthcare-related field important for this position?

While experience specifically in healthcare purchasing is not explicitly stated, having a background in an industrial and international environment is necessary, and familiarity with healthcare systems can be beneficial.

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Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1902
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 73 countries with approximately 67,100 employees and serves more than 3.9 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. Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies. Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 29.9 billion euros in 2022. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.