Category Sourcing Manager

2 days ago


Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States Air Products Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Sourcing Manager to join our Global Strategic Sourcing team at Air Products. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing global category strategies to ensure continuous supply and quality of products, drive cost savings, and manage supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of technical, business, and commercial concepts, as well as excellent influencing, communication, and facilitation skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve product line competitiveness and promote the use of best-cost country sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement global category strategies aligned with product lines' business and technical needs
  • Manage, measure, and improve cost competitiveness through capital cost and execution hours reductions
  • Develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs for critical suppliers
  • Work with Global Engineering and Technology leads to establish a cohesive approach to technical and commercial development of key suppliers
  • Identify, screen, and qualify new global suppliers to fill supply chain gaps

Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering with MBA preferred; BS in Supply Chain or Business considered with requisite work experience
  • 15+ years of work experience in an industrial environment, including sourcing or engineering experience related to assigned categories and equipment
  • Strong understanding of Air Products' offering and markets

About Air Products:

We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We deliver safe, end-to-end solutions, invest in real, clean energy projects at scale, and drive the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

Why Join Us:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) and is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email us at General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an email directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.



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