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34151BRReq No.:34151BRJob Description and Qualifications: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc has an opening for an experienced Buyer at our facility in Palmetto, FL, who will be responsible to ensure the material availability of critical purchases by planning, procuring and managing the material requirements of the plant.

This Materials Management Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of material supply to the Port Manatee plant. This includes flow of materials from the business forecast stage through acquisition, processing and final fabrication. It embraces the planning, scheduling and monitoring of those materials from the raw to completed state. You will be responsible for developing and executing supply strategies.

This facility manufactures cryogenic equipment to support the companies industrial gas and LNG business. As well as pressure vessels, distillation columns, piping skids and cold boxes it is also the world’s leading manufacturer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) heat exchangers. Each heat exchanger consists of coil wound tube bundles housed within an aluminum or stainless steel pressure shell, all of which are assembled and welded by skilled employees at the plant. The heat exchanger is the heart of the LNG process and will be shipped to customers throughout the world. Each heat exchanger takes approximately three years to build and each one is engineered to order.

An in-depth understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and materials management systems is a pre-requisite for this position. The Materials Management Specialist will also be responsible for the sourcing and development of suppliers under an ISO 9001 Quality system. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement with suppliers and a thorough knowledge of root cause/corrective action resolution with supplier non-conformances is required. Planning and participation in supplier qualification audits is required.

Additional responsibilities include:


Planning and procurement of critical parts (purchased and manufactured)
Utilization of Lean Concepts/Supply Chain Management for the effective procurement of materials
Communication of key information regarding material cost, delivery and availability
Qualifying key suppliers and developing pricing agreements for the purchase of critical materials
Root Cause/Corrective Action planning and the implementation of preventive measures for all major material problems - Reviewing drawings and specifications for communicating requirements to suppliers
Proactive inventory management including inventory reductions and inventory turns
Monitor and communicate supplier performance (supplier ratings and meetings)
Investigate work process improvements for cycle time and cost reductions opportunities
Achieve lowest total evaluated purchase cost to maximize return on investment
Development of major material requirements and coordinate with the needs of production, purchasing and planning personnel


QUALIFICATIONS:


BS or AS Degree in Engineering or Business Management preferred
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar Materials Management role is required
Experience in a manufacturing environment and with MRP/ERP systems and related processes
Mechanical/technical aptitude a must with ability to procure machined, forged, formed materials and pipe spools specified from engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with various grades of material, ASME/ASTM codes, and engineering specifications
Familiarity with SAP ERP software a plus Air Products is a sponsor of Skills USA and participants are encouraged to apply


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

Air Products thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

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.Job Title:BUYEREmployment Status:Full TimeLocation:US-FL-PalmettoCountry:United StatesRegion:North AmericaOrganization:Global Engrg Mfg Technology & Equipment Business Sector / Division:Global Project Execution

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