Graduate Program - Pricing & Business Improvement Analyst

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Introduction to the CDP Program

At Air Products, we invest early in people with the potential to grow, contribute, and shape the future of our business.

The Career Development Program (CDP) is our flagship 3‑year rotational development program designed for high‑potential graduates at the start of their careers.

As a CDP participant, you will complete three 12‑month assignments, gaining hands‑on experience across different roles, teams, and business areas aligned to your chosen track (Engineering, Commercial, Operations, or Functional). Each assignment is designed to build both technical depth and business understanding, while exposing you to how Air Products operates at scale.

From day one, you will be trusted with real responsibilities, supported by structured development, and encouraged to actively shape your career path.

Program highlights

Three structured 12‑month assignments over 3 years

Clear development objectives and performance reviews

On‑the‑job learning supported by formal training and mentoring

Exposure to senior leaders and cross‑functional teams

Start date: October 2026 (FY27 intake)

Your First Assignment

Your first assignment is designed to help you build great foundations, understand our business, and start delivering impact quickly.

Location: Cornellá (Barcelona)

What you will do as a Pricing & Business Improvement Analyst:

Take ownership of defined projects or operational responsibilities within your host team

Apply your academic knowledge to real‑world industrial and business challenges

Collaborate with experienced professionals across functions and locations

Build a solid understanding of Air Products’ processes, standards, and culture

Support the develop, analysis, and implementation of pricing and rental models (e.g., pay‑per‑use, conversion models, packaged gases pricing).

Perform sophisticated data analysis to identify margin improvement opportunities, customer behavior patterns, and pricing performance drivers.

Develop and maintain customer segmentation models (e.g., quartile segmentation) to support targeted pricing actions and commercial decisions.

Supply to pricing campaigns by providing analytical support, customer prioritization, and performance tracking.

Develop and automate business intelligence dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, QlikSense, Power tools) to improve visibility and decision‑making efficiency.

Collaborate closely with Sales teams and Agents, supporting customer discussions with data‑backed recommendations.

Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities aimed at improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.

Participate in cross‑functional projects involving Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations, supplying analytical expertise and business insight.

You will be supported by an Assignment Manager, a Program Sponsor, and the wider CDP network.

What’s Next: Second & Third Assignments

In your second and third years, you will rotate into new assignments that:

Broaden your experience across functions, businesses, or environments

Increase your level of responsibility and autonomy

Build on your strengths while developing new skills

Assignments are planned based on:

Business needs

Your performance and development progress

Your interests and career aspirations

By the end of the program, you will be well‑positioned to transition into a permanent role within Air Products.

Why You’ll Love the CDP

We believe development happens best through stretch, support, and exposure.

As a CDP, you will:

Actively shape your career path rather than follow a fixed track

Gain broad, hands‑on experience through multiple assignments

Develop technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills through targeted learning

Work on relevant, high‑impact projects from early in your career

Build a strong professional network across regions, functions, and leadership levels

Be supported by mentors, sponsors, and a close‑knit CDP community

Benefits:

We Take Care of You: With medical insurance (Adeslas), life insurance, and a pension plan.

Flexible Compensation Plan: Includes a restaurant card, private health insurance for family members, nursery vouchers, and a transport card.

Economic Support for Remote Work.

Flexible Hours: With the possibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Holidays: 23 days + additional days for work adjustment.

Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company + a training platform: you choose what you want to deepen.

Special Discounts: On your favorite brands for being part of Air Products.

Parking Space: So, you don't stress about arriving at the office.

What we are looking for

We are looking for motivated graduates who are curious, adaptable, and ready to take ownership.

Essential requirements

Engineer background or studies in mathematics, Physics, Finance, Economics or similar.

Graduation between Summer 2025 and August 2026

Strong academic performance (e.g. 2:1 or local equivalent)

Fluent in Spanish and English. Any other language will be a plus.

Ability using Excel and Office.

Strong interpersonal and analytical skills and orientation to data.

Good communication skills and able to connect with different levels in the company.

Self-accountability: able to work with limited supervision.

Eager to learn and strategic problem solver.

Desirable

Internship, co‑op, or industrial placement experience

Evidence of leadership, collaboration, or campus involvement

Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn

The Recruitment Process

Our selection process is standardized across Europe to ensure fairness and consistency.

Steps

Application review by the Talent Acquisition team Screening call with a Talent Acquisition Specialist Recorded video interview (Cammio) with predefined questions In‑person or online Assessment Centre Final interview with the Program Sponsor and HR Business Partner

Timeline

Recruitment runs from now through Summer 2026, with a program start date of 1 October 2026.

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