Site Procurement Lead — Turbomachinery Projects

Air Liquide; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide is seeking a Site Procurement Lead for our California facility. You will act as primary procurement authority, guiding on-site buyers and coordinating with Houston-based global category teams to align with corporate targets.

You’ll oversee procurement for turbomachinery projects, manage supplier performance, ensure governance and safety compliance, and drive cost reductions through strategic sourcing and supplier development while meeting project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of direct supervisory or project lead experience.
• Valid U.S. employment authorization; no visa sponsorship needed now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Site leadership & stakeholder management with SPOC role.
• Oversee on-site buyers; drive PO placement, expediting, and invoicing.
• Lead procurement for high-spec rotating machinery projects.
• Conduct supplier reviews, audits, and NCR/SCAR processes.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and governance; coordinate with Houston team.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and schedules; drive cost reductions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain leadership

Supervisory experience

Project coordination

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Master’s degree

CPSM

MCIPS

CSCP

Job description

Air Liquide is seeking a Site Procurement Lead for our California facility. You will act as primary procurement authority, guiding on-site buyers and coordinating with Houston-based global category teams to align with corporate targets.

You’ll oversee procurement for turbomachinery projects, manage supplier performance, ensure governance and safety compliance, and drive cost reductions through strategic sourcing and supplier development while meeting project schedules.