Location:
Houston, TX (HO) - Engineering - E&C Houston
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The primary focus of this role is the strategic post-order management of suppliers for static, fired, rotating, and electrical & instrumentation (E&I) equipment, as well as bulk materials, through effective cross-center transversal coordination. The Post Order Manager is responsible for overseeing supplier supply chain activities to ensure compliance with Air Liquide specifications and expectations. Key objectives include the punctual delivery of equipment, materials, and documentation within the designated project budget and in strict adherence to purchase order specifications. Additionally, the incumbent shall conduct on-site supplier audits to verify manufacturing progress against reported schedules and internal project timelines. The role further entails ensuring documented order closure, contributing to the elimination of Non-Conformance Report (NCR) costs and deficiencies, and providing comprehensive support for claims management and NCR resolution.
Air Liquide is hiring for a Post Order Manager in Houston, TX.
We are looking for you!
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.
Recruiter: brittany.johnson@airliquide.com
Job Responsibilities:MISSION STATEMENT• You will contribute to the end-to-end post-order execution from PO placement to delivery and close-out • Foster supplier performance in terms of schedule, quality, and cost • Champion proactive risk mitigation and claims support
ORDER KICK-OFF & PLANNING• Review PO scope, milestones, and contractual obligations • Support supplier kick-off meetings • Establish detailed execution schedules • Discover risks in early phase - Early detection of delays
EXPEDITING ACTIVITIES• Monitor engineering, procurement, and fabrication progress • Conduct desk and shop expediting • Validate supplier progress vs actual • Coordinate recovery plans for delays
ENGINEERING & DOCUMENT CONTROL• Monitor vendor documentation
• Support timely approvals
• Resolve comments and avoid delays
• Monitor final dossier completion
QUALITY & INSPECTION• Coordinate inspection plans
• Nurture relationships with inspectors and agencies with support from SQC teams
• Support NCRs and ensure closure with vendor and SQC teams
• Help ensure readiness for shipment release
LOGISTICS COORDINATION• Validate shipment readiness
• Coordinate packing and documentation
• Support Logistics to coordinate with vendor and interface with freight forwarders
• Support Logistics teams to monitor shipments to site
CONTRACT & CLAIMS MANAGEMENT• Support contractual compliance
• Discover deviations and delays
• Support back-charge and LD cases
• Maintain documentation for claims
COST & PERFORMANCE CONTROL• Monitor Order Management & Expediting budget
• Analyze cost impacts
• Support recovery strategies
• Share financial performance updates
REPORTING & GOVERNANCE• Prepare weekly/monthly reports
• Highlight risks and delays
• Participate in project reviews
ORDER CLOSE-OUT• Support complete documentation
• Resolve NCRs and punch points
• Support SAP closure
COMPETENCIES• Supplier relationship cultivation
• Risk awareness and mitigation
• Insightful problem-solving
• Collaborative communication and teamwork
___________________Are you a MATCH?Required Qualifications:- Engineering degree or equivalent required. Discipline : Gas industry; Mechanics; Chemical, supply chain management
- 7+ Years of experience required
- Experience in an international EPC company or in manufacturing or construction management, especially in the field of Supplier Management or Project management with knowledge of international standards and regulations (e.g. Incoterms and basic commercial knowledge to claims and warranties ),
- Ability to read and interpret Vendor manufacturing schedule and progress reports & basic drawings .
- Knowledge of Fabrication process .
- Knowledge of Manufacturing procedures and processes.
- Knowledge of Vendor engineering and document approval process
- Strong experience in workshop audits and vendor qualification process
Preferred Qualifications:- Prior industrial gas experience
