Purchaser I

Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on-line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes.

The Dallas Chemical Center Operations Team is responsible for comprehensive supply chain management for our semiconductor manufacturing customers. This service requires relationships with hundreds of high purity chemical and gas suppliers and the management of those chemicals for the duration of their supply chain journey, from manufacturing to installation.

The Purchaser (Pass Through Products) is responsible for the procurement of chemicals, gases and supplies associated with semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves managing a significant number of part numbers and suppliers, creating and updating blanket purchase orders, resolving invoicing discrepancies, and collaborating with Accounts Payable and Supply Chain Analysts to ensure smooth transaction processing.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and supplies for pass through products in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Use of effective Purchase Order language to ensure purchase requirements including product / service details and specifications, quantity, unit of measure, price, shipping method including INCOTERMS, delivery date and terms and conditions are clearly documented and communicated to supplier

• Administrator of key processes that may include, but not limited to iProcurement, Procurement System, Hold Harmless / COI, Special Orders, Blanket Orders, Open Expense POs, PO Holds. Procurement Savings Reporting, Monthly Procurement Reports

• Provide backup to other team members in the group for purchase orders and sourcing needs when workload requires

• Maintain and improve process efficiencies; meet and improve KPI including request-purchase order cycle times

• Ensure purchase orders are processed and issued in accordance to policy and procedures: including but not limited to ALEUS QMS and IMS

• Ensure purchase orders for O2 clean, Quality Impacting, Onsite Services and Critical Purchases are issued to only approved suppliers

• Responsible for managing purchases and sourcing tasks related to a specific operation and / or purchase type

• Manage approximately 400 unique part numbers, ensuring accurate inventory and demand forecasting.

• Maintain relationships with and manage interactions with approximately 45 suppliers.

• Create, issue, and update blanket purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Monitor and resolve invoicing issues, discrepancies, and holds.

• Liaise with Accounts Payable to facilitate invoice processing and payment to vendors.

• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information.

• Track deliveries and follow up on any delays or discrepancies.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the purchasing department.

• Learn key aspects of operation(s) primarily being supported, including both technical and business aspects. Learn key technical requirements of core purchases

• Resolve invoice holds in a timely manner and seek to reduce number of holds

• Maintain and enhance internal / external customer satisfaction

• Request and process vendor application and related supplier documentation

• Other tasks and projects may be assigned

Requirements

• High school Diploma- Business, Financial or other related Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 1-3 years experience in purchasing or procurement.

• Proficient in Oracle and/or SAP ERP systems

• Proficiency with both Google and Microsoft software suites (Excel/Sheets, Slides/PPT) (Preferred)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and details

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Understanding of accounting principles and invoicing processes

• Ability to work in a team environment with inside associates and outside suppliers

• Problem solving skills and detailed oriented

• Business / finance knowledge

• Proficient in Google suite, Excel and Outlook

• Ability to multitask and prioritize independently

• Strong time management skills

• Knowledge of suppliers and products and services used to support the Gas / Chemical / Semiconductor / Photovoltaic industry (Preferred)

The Salary rate range for this position in Texas is $65,000.00 to $70,000.00

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

For more information you can go to Air Liquide Benefit Offerings

The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.