Materials Management Specialist

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 PossibleAnd at the European Shared Services Center based in Cornellà de Llobregat, with more than 300 employees, we support the group's various subsidiaries of all Europe and other regions. We have built an outstanding multicultural environment composed by employees of around 30 different nationalities.We are looking for a Materials Management Specialist, to join our European Materials Management Spare Parts team. Reporting to the European & Africa Materials Management Manager you will take ownership of the identification, specification and provisioning of maintenance spare parts for new Air Products Production plants.You will identify, specify, and procure the maintenance and capital spare parts for new Air Products productions plants. You will be responsible to execute project work in accordance with project time schedules and budget to ensure spare parts availability from new plant commissioning/start up dates.As the Materials Management Specialist you will be responsible for:Working on new proposals with the Engineering and Operational Excellence teams to create budget for maintenance spare parts requirements.Attending project kick off meetings with project team, project procurement, engineering, and logistic teams to gather project’s scope and requirements.Obtaining quotations from vendors for capital and maintenance spares following the European sparing philosophy and guideline.Reviewing sparing recommendations with maintenance, engineering disciplines and Operational Excellence based on plant reliability requirements, plant geography, current company stock holdings, and usage rate.Creation and issue of requisitions for required spares.Expedite purchase orders, resolve incorrect / late deliveries with Vendors and assist Accounts Payable with invoice queries.Creation of new equipment spare parts SAP Bills of Materials (BoM).Set up supply chain replenishment settings in SAP and set safety stock levels for new plants considering existing inventory and sparing philosophy.Maintaining a close liaison with Air Products warehouses and in-house shipping department, plant support and maintenance teams to manage the consolidation and distribution of purchased spare parts for new projects.You will have:An Engineering or maintenance education or backgroundSignificant experience in SAP is essential.Good understanding of Supply Chain, Inventory management and Material Resource Planning (MRP)Technical skills categories of equipment used on Air Products plants would be a distinct advantage.Understanding basic philosophies and applying them to required tasks with minimal guidance.Strong communication skills to support multiple interfaces (internal and external).Proactivity and good organizational skills.Fluency in English required.What we offer and what you get in return:We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge, and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development. We care about work-life balance, so you will have the possibility to work from home 3 days a week.Bring your possible and 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.#LI-AD2#LI-HybridWe 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, visit About Air Products.