Strategic Local Sourcing Specialist

Air Liquide; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Health insurance discounts

LPG refills for home BBQ

Annual flu vaccinations

EAP support

Employee benefits portal discounts

Stock purchase options

Career progression

Job summary

Air Liquide Australia is seeking a Local Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals and drive value while mitigating risk.

The role focuses on spend analysis, RFx processes, contract management, and ensuring compliant, efficient purchasing across the business. A strong analytical mindset and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical, numerical or supply chain field.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and contracting activities with internal stakeholders.
• Perform spend analysis and supplier performance reviews.
• Manage supplier relationships and risk across categories.
• Drive process standardisation and use of purchasing systems.
• Coordinate RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) processes with Legal involvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Spend analysis

Contracting

Supplier management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

RFx tools

Job description

Air Liquide Australia is seeking a Local Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals and drive value while mitigating risk.

The role focuses on spend analysis, RFx processes, contract management, and ensuring compliant, efficient purchasing across the business. A strong analytical mindset and cross-functional collaboration are essential.