Manager, Supply Chain Qualification

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.Provides oversight, vision, and direction to the Supply Chain Qualification functions, including the management of related supplier and contractor qualification activities, support Operations led supplier audit activities, and all of the Procurement aspects of Air Liquide’s supplier risk & qualification program, including the support & deployment of best practices for these activities across AL Americas.• Provide overall leadership, vision, and direction for the Supply Chain Qualification Team, which includes the supplier on-boarding process, supplier and contractor qualification, audit activities and compliance to Air Liquide’s Supplier Risk Management programs.• Serve as the Americas subject matter expert regarding all related BlueBook requirements & policies - both Procurement policies as well as other departmental requirements.• Responsible for adherence and execution to Air Liquide’s Quality Management System (QMS) and BlueBook requirements• Works with and supports all Clusters within the Americas to develop roadmaps, best practices, etc to implement Group and entity transformation initiatives impacting Supplier Risk Management• Represents the Americas in Group core team discussions, arbitration, and development of policy & BlueBook updates, Group wide transformation initiatives, and global projects related to Supplier Risk Management• Serves as a liaison between Group Procurement and the Americas Procurement community on points related to supplier risk management• Leads and organizes collaboration with Group, Clusters and other stakeholders on transformational projects and other initiatives as needed• Serves as a subject matter expert and key contributor for the Americas geographies’ implementation and on-going use of Supplier Risk & Onboarding modules within Group’s Digital Procurement Solution (DPS) platform and Supplier Information Management systems• Strategically develop, maintain, and manage the annual supplier qualification plan in alignment with Proc_GP03.• Proactively develop and implement continuous improvements of the supplier application and qualification processes based on best practices and strategic vision of the Group processes in overall supplier management approach• Develop and manage short and long range plans to enhance the effectiveness of Supply Chain Qualification that aligns with the organization’s strategic plan.• Support Operations led supplier audit activities in alignment with Proc_GP03• Develop clearly defined KPIs, objectives and measurement of the SCQ team’s activity and progress• Maintain and manage the NAM Cluster’s current Approved Supplier List and Pre-Screened Contractor List• Build strong working relationships and develop strong lines of communication with Group, supported entities, Clusters, key customer groups, other teams within SCM, other relevant departments and all key stakeholders in the qualification and audit process• Work with suppliers, contractors and the entities to drive the qualification process• Collaborate with HSE, Group, Legal, Digital Security, Operations, Quality & other departments on supplier qualification best practices• Meet with key internal stakeholders as needed to provide qualification updates• Responsible for proactively communicating the supplier and contractor qualification and Procurement aspects of the Supplier Risk program to all levels of management and colleagues.• Represent and lead activities related to in scope ISO, customer, or internal audits of Supplier Risk & Qualification Management• Proactively communicate Supply Chain Qualification vision, team activities, supplier/contractor qualification issues, and process updates to SCM management• Manages the suppliers administering key 3rd Party Contractor Qualification programs on behalf of Air Liquide• Optimize department operations and performance of individuals.• Demonstrates solid written, presentation and verbal communication skills.• Demonstrates team building and leadership skill with the ability to lead virtual team members located throughout the Americas.• Train, manage, coach and counsel team, as needed to enable professional growth.• Achievement oriented, decisive, team and customer oriented, visionary, strong communicator and innovative.• Maintain in-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.• Other duties as required.Required Qualifications And Competencies• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, management or any business related field required.• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive managerial experience in Supply Chain Management, Quality, Internal Audit or Operations; strong knowledge of quality systems and quality management systems auditing; intermediate computer skills, including Google, Microsoft Office and Excel; general knowledge of manufacturing and production processes.• Preferred: In-depth knowledge of BlueBook Procurement requirements and Air Liquide’s Quality Management System/Industrial Management Systems; ability to use quality system tools including Supplier Information Management systemsCandidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.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.