Global Materials Lead for On-Site Construction

Air Liquide; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Site allowances

Job summary

Air Liquide Global Engineering & Construction Solutions Poland is seeking a Material Manager to control material flow on global construction sites using standard company methods and equipment, ensuring materials are available on time, in the required quality, quantity, and budget. The candidate must be based in Poland and ready to work on construction sites worldwide with high mobility.

You will report to the Discipline Manager, Construction and lead the site material team, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in construction management tools, material handling systems, site logistics, schedules, productivities, and rigging.
• Knowledge of international and company technical codes, contractual requirements, and formal business writing.
• Strong personal commitment to safety (HSES) and the ability to promote safety standards across field operations.
• Proven leadership capabilities to manage teams and subcontractors, resolve conflicts, and make fast, solution-focused decisions under changing conditions.
• Fluent English, clear and transparent communication skills, active listening, high integrity, and excellent organization in managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Control the complete material flow on site using standard company methods and systems to ensure materials are available on time, in the required quality, quantity, and budget.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and managing site infrastructure, including warehouses and lay-down areas, and handles scrap material disposal and spare parts.
• Coordinate with procurement, expediting, shipping, and local/foreign suppliers for all incoming and outgoing materials.
• Receive and issue materials to subcontractors, ensuring proper documentation, quality certificates, and material coverage analysis.
• Identify, trace, and report surplus, missing, short, or damaged materials following Field Quality Control procedures.
• Monitor site material handling performance with a focus on field safety (HSES), quality standards, and erection schedules.
• Prepare weekly/monthly status reports and inputs for the Monthly Progress Report and Site Close-Out Report (lessons learned).
• Lead, instruct, and manage the site material team and subcontractors, holding regular review meetings and making operational decisions in alignment with corporate policies.

Skills

Construction management

Material handling

Site logistics

Rigging

Quality & safety

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Air Liquide Global Engineering & Construction Solutions Poland is seeking a Material Manager to control material flow on global construction sites using standard company methods and equipment, ensuring materials are available on time, in the required quality, quantity, and budget. The candidate must be based in Poland and ready to work on construction sites worldwide with high mobility.

You will report to the Discipline Manager, Construction and lead the site material team, coordinating with