Buyer - Services & Equipment

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.  

Reimagine What’s Possible 

As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Equipment & Services Buyer is responsible for the procurement of equipment, services, and related supplies, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The role leverages SAP, ISN Network, and our ASSL database to manage purchase requisitions, orders, supplier data, and invoice tracking.

This position requires collaborative engagement with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Accounts Payable, and external contractors to ensure the manufacturing campus functions at optimal efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of services, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations), capital equipment, and tooling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope of work and technical specifications for services and equipment.
• Evaluate supplier bids, conduct negotiations, and issue Purchase Orders or service contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensure delivery schedules are met, and resolve any service or delivery issues.
• Perform vendor onboarding and updates within SAP.
• Work closely with finance to reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies, safety regulations, and corporate procurement guidelines.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support audits when necessary.

Skills Required

• Strong conflict resolution, relationship management and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Takes initiative to understand and improve processes.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Works collaboratively internally and externally.
• High level of professionalism.
• Proactive and results oriented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g. CPIM, CPSM) preferred.
• 3 years of experience within purchasing with general exposure to commercial terms.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and procurement terminology.
• Knowledge of general inventory operating systems. SAP knowledge a plus.
• Understanding of supply chain metrics and financial implications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

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. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. 

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.  
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.