Purchasing Engineer

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Position Title : Purchasing Engineer (Caojing Manufacturing)

Hay Grade: 108-109

Business Group: Project Delivery Organization (PDO) – ASU Asia Manufacturing Caojing plant

Location & Work‑Location Expectation: Caojing, Shanghai

Department: Manufacturing Purchasing & Logistic

Reports To: Purchasing & Logistic Supervisor

Purpose

The Purchasing Engineer – ASU Manufacturing is responsible for carrying out procurement activities for Air Separation Unit (ASU) and related equipment manufacturing and project delivery. This role ensures that materials, equipment, and services are available on time and comply with technical, quality, safety, and commercial requirements. It also supports manufacturing by working closely with Engineering, Quality, Project, Production, and suppliers to achieve cost-effective and compliant procurement outcomes.

Nature & Scope

• Operates and supports as an Individual Contributor within ASU Caojing manufacturing organization.
• Interfaces closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Project, PDO project procurement and approved suppliers.
• Follow company purchasing procedures, policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Activities affect manufacturing cost, schedule, quality, and safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Caojing purchase orders for ASU manufacturing, including materials, equipment, spare parts, consumables, PPE supplies, and plant operating services, in accordance with the approved supplier list.
• Source suppliers and coordinate their qualification for equipment, materials, supplies, and services.
• Develop supplier inquiry packages, bid evaluation, negotiating strategies and award practices consistent with overall operations and/or purchasing objectives.
• Negotiate with suppliers on the commercial terms.
• Prepare purchase orders, contracts, or agreements that include all agreed terms, technical packages, and specifications.
• Expedite supplier deliveries and monitor order progress to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Support the resolution of supplier quality issues in collaboration with Quality and Production.
• Record and measure supplier’s performance, manage the supplier effectively.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and system updates.
• Identify supply risks and recommend mitigation actions to maintain manufacturing project continuity.
• Support continuous improvements in procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
• Preparing purchasing statistics and reporting as required.
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in industrial manufacturing or EPC project environments.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and standard office applications.
• Effective communication skills in a multi‑disciplinary, multicultural environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with pressure equipment & piping, mechanical packages, or ASU‑related materials.
• Familiarity with international sourcing and supplier quality management.
• Experience working with multinational companies, preferably American or European organizations.
• Experience working with fabrication shops or manufacturing facilities.

Licenses / Certifications:

• None

Competencies

• Demonstrates personal accountability for commitments and results.
• Collaborates effectively across functions and cultures.
• Applies sound judgment in technical and commercial decision‑making.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively supports continuous improvement and learning.

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all Air Products safety policies, Life Saving Rules, and EHS requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture when engaging suppliers.
• Support ethical sourcing and compliance with company procurement policies.

Work Hours

• Standard full‑time work schedule aligned with Caojing manufacturing operations.
• Flexibility required to support manufacturing milestones and supplier coordination.

Travel

Assumption: Up to 20–30% domestic travel within China for supplier visits, inspections, and manufacturing support.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.