Buyer/Planner

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What's Possible

As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Buyer/Planner is responsible for procuring materials from domestic and international sources and ensuring those materials are available when needed for production. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the efficient & effective procurement and planning of raw materials, to meet production schedules and customer demand, while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs. This role involves analyzing demand forecasts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials through the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact with suppliers and internal customers in the areas of supplier performance.

• Promptly communicate any material shortages or non-conformances and spearhead solutions to mitigate disruption to the production schedule.

• Manage invoice reconciliations.

• Manage material replenishment agreements & Kanban inventory programs for your respective materials / suppliers.

• Analyze data and collaborate with Planning & Production to provide material forecasts to your suppliers.

• Procure materials and components for operations - negotiate and manage purchase orders.

• Issue request for quotations (RFQs) in support of new products or design changes

• Monitor & evaluate supplier performance on key metrics (OTD, quality, cost, responsiveness).

• Conduct inventory cycle count for your area of responsibility.

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with your suppliers.

• Utilize SAP and MES systems proficiently for data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Skills Required

• Strong conflict resolution, relationship management and communication skills.

• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

• Takes initiative to understand and improve processes.

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

• Works collaboratively internally and externally.

• High level of professionalism.

• Proactive and results oriented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.

• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g. CPIM, CPSM)

• 3 years of experience within purchasing with general exposure to commercial terms.

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and procurement terminology.

• Knowledge of general inventory operating systems. SAP knowledge a plus.

• Knowledge of inventory management principles and techniques (e.g. Kanban).

• Understanding of supply chain metrics and financial implications.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

(benefits should be modified for Union positions)

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)

• 401k with 100% vested company core and match

• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time

• Paid Parental leave Backup Child and Adult Care benefit

• Adoption assistance

• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)

• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D

• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Many more supplemental benefits available

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

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.