Operational Buyer

What we offer
At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.
Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!
Find out more about the many benefits we offer:
https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html
Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:
https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html
RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement of very complex raw materials, materials and services, taking into account quality, safety, time, cost efficiency and security of supply in accordance with the value limits of operational purchasing and the processes of the Procurement management manual
Processing of procurement requisitions and tasks in the respective IT systems including documentation
Independent processing of complaints and enforcement claims for defects/quality issues
Participation in supplier evaluation
Independent execution of complex analyses to optimize the procurement process in the assigned categories/raw materials, including identification and development of measures as well as their implementation
Use of the correct procurement channels (order, call-off, ARIBA, etc.)
Implementation of procurement optimization measures
Stakeholder Management
Active management of special projects and performance of demanding special tasks
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree; preferred background or experience in customer service or supply chain in chemical or manufacturing industry
Knowledge of SAP preferred
Strong capability with a high-volume, processing role and attention to details
Self-motivated contributor with the ability to work independently through managed objectives
Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills required
Competency in using Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly Excel and Power BI
Fluency in English
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Thomas Gao （高宇）
Company is
Ev(Shanghai)InvMan