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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 whats 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 worlds 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 worlds 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.


Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for a
Contracts Manager - Ammonia Tanks and Jetties
in the Netherlands at our den Haag office.

We are seeking a Contract Manager to lead our global category for field erected Hydrogen and Ammonia Tanks and Jetties within our Global Corporate and Strategic Sourcing team. This position will be located at our den Haag office, The Netherlands. This position also requires ~15% domestic / global travel with both short and long business trips of 1 or 2 weeks periodically throughout the year.

The Contract Manager will be required to lead, develop, negotiate, implement, and manage competitively advantageous contracts for key strategic technologies.
The Contract Manager will also be responsible to bring to fruition the contracting with viable technology providers (licensors), EPC, or EPCMs and thus ensuring their compliance to the scope of work and terms & conditions to enhance Air Products' competitiveness and enable world-class project execution.



Required Skills / Abilities:


Minimum 10-years of sourcing and contracts experience in an Industrial Gas, EPC, Oil & Gas or Technology company.
Prior experience in awarding and managing engineering, licensing, EPC and EPCM is a must.
Prior experience with procurement of static and rotating mechanical equipment is advantageous.
The candidate must also possess both contract formation and contract management skills.
They will need to have the knowledge, experience, and ability to influence program or project teams, and business stakeholders to meet established contracting goals and objectives.
The individual will be expected to support commercial negotiations including terms & conditions, pricing, and schedule.
They will be expected to understand, formulate, and negotiate the pre-award RFP and contract components such as scope of work, technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices, and business processes with a focus on driving cost reduction initiatives.
They will understand and promote relationship management including the development and tracking of Key Performance Indictors (KPIs) and continuous improvement practices to retain the value gained through the pre-award process.
Strong sourcing, contracts, organizational, written, and negotiating skills are required.
Individual is expected to bring expertise in managing risks as a primary commercial advisor.
Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information, across cultures and organizations is a key success factor.
Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, One Note) and knowledge of SAP and requisition to pay processes.
Prior experience to manage subordinates and ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written English proficiency is a must. Second language is advantageous.


Education Requirements:


Bachelors degree in engineering, supply chain, business administration or construction related fields with experience and proven track record in contracting for engineering, licensing, EPC and EPCM services. MBA is advantageous.


We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen 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.


Whats 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 find the right career path for them.

We offer:
Learning and development opportunities providing resources and tools to help you realise your full potential.
A competitive salary that recognizes the experience, skills, and abilities you bring to the company.
A committed approach to sustainability giving you peace of mind that you are working for a business that cares deeply about the environment and has set related performance goals.
A positive experience from recruitment to onboarding, development, and retirement. You will know you belong and matter at every stage.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. Come and grow with us!
In order to get back to you on your application in a compliant and fast and productive way we look forward to receive your details via the apply option on our website or job board this role is posted on.
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