<p style="text-align:left !important;">At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.</p><br><p style="text-align:left !important;"><b>Reimagine What’s Possible </b></p><br><br><p>Position Title : Purchasing Engineer (Caojing Manufacturing)</p><p>Hay Grade: 108-109</p><p>Business Group: Project Delivery Organization (PDO) – ASU Asia Manufacturing Caojing plant</p><p>Location &amp; Work‑Location Expectation: Caojing, Shanghai</p><p>Department: Manufacturing Purchasing &amp; Logistic</p><p>Reports To: Purchasing &amp; Logistic Supervisor</p><h2></h2><h2>Purpose</h2><p>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.</p><p></p><h2>Nature &amp; Scope</h2><ul><li>Operates and supports as an Individual Contributor within ASU Caojing manufacturing organization.</li><li>Interfaces closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Project, PDO project procurement and approved suppliers.</li><li>Follow company purchasing procedures, policies, guidelines, and best practices.</li><li>Activities affect manufacturing cost, schedule, quality, and safety performance.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>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.</li><li>Source suppliers and coordinate their qualification for equipment, materials, supplies, and services.</li><li>Develop supplier inquiry packages, bid evaluation, negotiating strategies and award practices consistent with overall operations and/or purchasing objectives.</li><li>Negotiate with suppliers on the commercial terms.</li><li><li>Prepare purchase orders, contracts, or agreements that include all agreed terms, technical packages, and specifications.</li><li>Expedite supplier deliveries and monitor order progress to meet manufacturing schedules.</li><li>Support the resolution of supplier quality issues in collaboration with Quality and Production.</li><li>Record and measure supplier’s performance, manage the supplier effectively.</li><li>Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and system updates.</li><li>Identify supply risks and recommend mitigation actions to maintain manufacturing project continuity.</li><li>Support continuous improvements in procurement efficiency and supplier performance.</li><li>Preparing purchasing statistics and reporting as required.</li><li>Any other duties as assigned</li></ul><p></p><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>Required:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.</li><li>Minimum 4+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in industrial manufacturing or EPC project environments.</li><li>Working knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and supplier management.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems and standard office applications.</li><li>Effective communication skills in a multi‑disciplinary, multicultural environment.</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>Experience with pressure equipment &amp; piping, mechanical packages, or ASU‑related materials.</li><li>Familiarity with international sourcing and supplier quality management.</li><li>Experience working with multinational companies, preferably American or European organizations.</li><li>Experience working with fabrication shops or manufacturing facilities.</li></ul><p>Licenses / Certifications:</p><ul><li>None</li></ul><h2>Competencies</h2><ul><li>Demonstrates personal accountability for commitments and results.</li><li>Collaborates effectively across functions and cultures.</li><li>Applies sound judgment in technical and commercial decision‑making.</li><li>Communicates clearly and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Actively supports continuous improvement and learning.</li></ul><h2>Safety &amp; Compliance</h2><ul><li>Comply with all Air Products safety policies, Life Saving Rules, and EHS requirements.</li><li>Ensure procurement activities meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Promote a strong safety culture when engaging suppliers.</li><li>Support ethical sourcing and compliance with company procurement policies.</li></ul><h2>Work Hours</h2><ul><li>Standard full‑time work schedule aligned with Caojing manufacturing operations.</li><li>Flexibility required to support manufacturing milestones and supplier coordination.</li></ul><h2>Travel</h2><p>Assumption: Up to 20–30% domestic travel within China for supplier visits, inspections, and manufacturing support.</p><br><br><p style="text-align:left !important;">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.</p>

<p>Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products&rsquo; base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors. Additionally, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, and provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally.</p>
<p>The Company had fiscal 2023 sales of $12.6 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $65 billion. Approximately 23,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products&rsquo; higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and reimagine what's possible to address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world.&nbsp;</p>

Purchasing Engineer

<p>At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.</p><br /><p><b>Reimagine What’s Possible </b></p><br /><br /><p>Position Title : Purchasing Engineer (Caojing Manufacturing)</p><p>Hay Grade: 108-109</p><p>Business Group: Project Delivery Organization (PDO) – ASU Asia Manufacturing Caojing plant</p><p>Location &amp; Work‑Location Expectation: Caojing, Shanghai</p><p>Department: Manufacturing Purchasing &amp; Logistic</p><p>Reports To: Purchasing &amp; Logistic Supervisor</p><h2></h2><h2>Purpose</h2><p>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.</p><p></p><h2>Nature &amp; Scope</h2><ul><li>Operates and supports as an Individual Contributor within ASU Caojing manufacturing organization.</li><li>Interfaces closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Project, PDO project procurement and approved suppliers.</li><li>Follow company purchasing procedures, policies, guidelines, and best practices.</li><li>Activities affect manufacturing cost, schedule, quality, and safety performance.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>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.</li><li>Source suppliers and coordinate their qualification for equipment, materials, supplies, and services.</li><li>Develop supplier inquiry packages, bid evaluation, negotiating strategies and award practices consistent with overall operations and/or purchasing objectives.</li><li>Negotiate with suppliers on the commercial terms.</li><li></li><li>Prepare purchase orders, contracts, or agreements that include all agreed terms, technical packages, and specifications.</li><li>Expedite supplier deliveries and monitor order progress to meet manufacturing schedules.</li><li>Support the resolution of supplier quality issues in collaboration with Quality and Production.</li><li>Record and measure supplier’s performance, manage the supplier effectively.</li><li>Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and system updates.</li><li>Identify supply risks and recommend mitigation actions to maintain manufacturing project continuity.</li><li>Support continuous improvements in procurement efficiency and supplier performance.</li><li>Preparing purchasing statistics and reporting as required.</li><li>Any other duties as assigned</li></ul><p></p><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>Required:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.</li><li>Minimum 4+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in industrial manufacturing or EPC project environments.</li><li>Working knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and supplier management.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems and standard office applications.</li><li>Effective communication skills in a multi‑disciplinary, multicultural environment.</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>Experience with pressure equipment &amp; piping, mechanical packages, or ASU‑related materials.</li><li>Familiarity with international sourcing and supplier quality management.</li><li>Experience working with multinational companies, preferably American or European organizations.</li><li>Experience working with fabrication shops or manufacturing facilities.</li></ul><p>Licenses / Certifications:</p><ul><li>None</li></ul><h2>Competencies</h2><ul><li>Demonstrates personal accountability for commitments and results.</li><li>Collaborates effectively across functions and cultures.</li><li>Applies sound judgment in technical and commercial decision‑making.</li><li>Communicates clearly and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Actively supports continuous improvement and learning.</li></ul><h2>Safety &amp; Compliance</h2><ul><li>Comply with all Air Products safety policies, Life Saving Rules, and EHS requirements.</li><li>Ensure procurement activities meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Promote a strong safety culture when engaging suppliers.</li><li>Support ethical sourcing and compliance with company procurement policies.</li></ul><h2>Work Hours</h2><ul><li>Standard full‑time work schedule aligned with Caojing manufacturing operations.</li><li>Flexibility required to support manufacturing milestones and supplier coordination.</li></ul><h2>Travel</h2><p>Assumption: Up to 20–30% domestic travel within China for supplier visits, inspections, and manufacturing support.</p><br /><br /><p>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.</p>

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