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Reference #: JR-2024-10716 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.

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Helium Sourcing Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania or office in Houston, TX.

This position is responsible for strategic helium and rare gas sourcing activities. The role has direct responsibility for working with energy companies to develop new sourcing opportunities worldwide, as well as maintaining and managing existing sources for helium, xenon, krypton and neon. The scope of the role is very broad in nature and the position requires extensive interfaces with engineering, operations, legal, finance, tax, and treasury, requiring superior interpersonal and influence skills.

Principal Accountabilities: * Develop business relationships within both Air Products and supplier organizations within the oil and gas industry in order to support Air Products' long term growth plans * Execute source process by developing, negotiating, implementing, and sustaining designated supply contracts consistent with business requirements * Manage the on-going business relationships with specific suppliers and government agencies * Develop and execute specific targeted helium sourcing and purchasing plans * Coordination with global business areas to align long term demand with sourcing strategies * Work closely with supported commercial functions, supply chain and global locations to ensure security and effective total cost of supply * Manage supplier performance and maintain interface within supplier's organization

Critical Skill Sets: * Buying / selling / closing / influence / persuasion skills * Customer relationship management skills * Organization and negotiation skills * Product-line and industry knowledge (Refinery, Gas Production and Chemical)

Qualifications: * BS degree in business, engineering or related field is required * MBA and/or international business exposure is highly recommended * At least 10 years of commercially oriented business experience dealing with complex negotiations and knowledge of the Industrial Gas industry * Ability to travel (domestic and international) to up to 20% of the time

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication,andleadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourageand welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company.We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplacethat honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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.

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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.

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Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Air Products is also committed to Employment Equity (Canada). Individuals who may have an accommodation need related to applying for positions with Air Products in the U.S. and Canada, should contact Air Products at 1-800-966-2724, Option #1.