Projects Logistics Sme

**Job Description and Qualifications**

Air Products is a world leading industrial gas company. Founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1940, the business quickly grew and established with a presence in 50 countries worldwide and boasting more than 20,000 employees around the globe. At Air Products we reimagine what’s possible and continue to lead the way in developing products and technological solutions that protect the environment, boost productivity, and energise the future. We do this by putting safety first, making sure we all belong and matter having a diverse and inclusive environment and building tomorrow together.

Sustainability is at the heart of our business - our higher purpose is to bring people together to collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental challenges. Guided by our Grow-Conserve-Care sustainability approach, we are driving sustainable growth by building, owning, and operating the world’s largest gasification, carbon capture and hydrogen projects.

We are committed to delivering this work safely, with zero accidents and zero incidents. We want our employees to return home to their families safe and healthy.
We are now keen to find a Project Logistics Subject Matter Expert to join out GEMTE Organisation based in our offices in Hersham, Surrey.
This position is responsible for the successful execution of Project Logistics strategies on new plant asset projects in Europe, Africa, the Middle East (EMEA). The incumbent is charged with supporting the developing, negotiating, implementing and maintaining competitively advantageous supply agreements. The incumbent interfaces primarily with the Engineering, Procurement and Project Execution teams within GEMTE, supporting new plant build proposals and projects
The incumbent will be required to have intimate knowledge of the shipping markets, practices and standards. This position supports supplier/contractor relationship management to ensure alignment with operations and business strategies. This position challenges technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices and business processes with a focus on driving cost-effective operations. Strong Project Logistics knowledge, project, planning and negotiating skills are required.
Travel will be required at times for this position, primarily, but not restricted to, within the EMEA region supporting logistics/operating sites, supplier, partner & client visits.

**As our** **Project Logistics Specialist**, you will**:

- Interface with a variety of functions including operations, engineering, legal, and business management to achieve goals.
- Effectively utilize Logistics Material Control system
- Effectively utilize e-Sourcing tools to launch inquiries and receive supplier quotations/proposals.
- Assist in developing strategies for and lead the commercial contracting negotiations for 3rd party logistics services.
- Develop efficient bid tabulations and lead sourcing reviews with a cross functional team.
- Manage Shipping estimates and development of cost forecasts
- Create and manage the logistics proposals.
- Support with the development of Global work processes and their effectiveness.
- Support in Global audits of the logistics teams.
- Identify, develop and manage suppliers; understand safety, commercial and capacity risks.
- Understand the logistics markets and the industries in which we do business.
- Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
- Lead cross-functional teams involved in supplier discovery and optimizing Air Products’ logistics spend.
- Work closely with supported businesses and functional organizations to ensure stability and cost effectiveness of supply.
- Bring innovative supplier solutions to maximize value proposition for individual projects and or across the supply chain.
- Effectively participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
- Assist in managing supplier performance and maintain interface within supplier’s organization.
- Manage budgets and achieve targeted savings, develop and manage key supplier relationships to ensure alignment with business strategies.

**You have;**
- Extensive industrial experience, involving international transport, trade and project logistics / project management experience.
- Experience with SAP is advantageous.
- Flexible working and short notice travel ability
- Strong organizational, team and time management skills.
- Working understanding of Microsoft suite of programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc..)
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) technical and non-technical information.
- Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, global environment.

**What’s in it for you**

As a strong global business, Air Products affords employees the opportunity and freedom to move between roles, countries, and specialisms to f