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Indirect Sourcing Manager
Apply locations: Allentown, PA; Home Office (Costa Rica); Mobile, AL; Piscataway, NJ
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R36570
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The Sourcing Manager II addresses indirect categories (non-raw material) within Evonik procurement. The role is responsible for all office and plant locations in the United States and Canada with a focus on the purchase of Technical Equipment. We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Sourcing Manager with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills coupled with strong business acumen.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Role Responsibility
* Set overall strategic direction and priorities for the responsible category.
* Identify national contract opportunities; seeking to address indirect spend of the full organization, with a focus on regional, national, or global synergies. Coordinate with global counterparts where necessary.
* Audit documentation of competitive bid processes within the category to ensure consistency and compliance with the Procurement Management Manual.
* Responsible for managing KPIs defined by Procurement Management.
Strategic Sourcing
* Manage key supplier relationships including contract/price negotiations as it pertains to indirect categories, including preparation and evaluation of bid documents. Negotiate the optimization/extension of existing contracts and catalogs, including the generation of new contracts and catalogs, with dollar ranges up to $50 MM/year.
* Negotiate purchases of goods and/or services assuring highest quality, safety, time, and cost-effectiveness.
* Minimize Evonik liability relative to quality management, licensing, insurance, taxes, and financial stability for Suppliers and Contractors supporting Evonik.
* Evaluate performance of suppliers and contractors and recommend removal or addition to the approved bidders/suppliers list as necessary.
* Manage and maintain electronic catalogs for e-Procurement programs like Ariba, RIsource for total process efficiency, productivity, cost savings, and contract price compliance.
* Provide training and troubleshooting for the requester user community.
* Identify and document savings potential, especially in terms of sustainability and EBIT relevance.
* Identify and communicate regional market trends for the assigned categories.
* Responsible for leading transformational change and projects.
* Support compliance standards for Evonik policy and commercial contracts. Support vendor prequalification process.
* Support corporate procurement initiatives as needed (i.e., sustainability, efficiency, supplier diversity, payment terms, systems integrations, acquisitions/divestitures, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as engineering/chemistry with seven years of experience in Purchasing or a related field is required. A Master's degree in Business such as an MBA is preferred.
* Prior experience in delivering savings and strategies for any of the following categories:
o Technical Equipment: MRO/capital goods; Laboratory Services up to $50MM.
o General Goods and Services: Consulting, IT; Benefits; Fleet; Leasing Equipment (Office & Industrial) up to $50MM.
o Technical Services: Maintenance (Supplemental and Nested); Small Capex projects <$10M; Engineering Services; Facilities up to $50MM.
* Must possess knowledge of business law, accounting principles, state tax laws, “Occupational Safety & Health Act” (OSHA), “Environmental Protection Agency” (EPA), and state licensing regulations, as well as a basic understanding of Quality Management Systems.
* Outstanding negotiation abilities and hands-on experience with sourcing software.
* Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on Evonik’s success.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies, and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as an Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Sean Levine
Company: Evonik Corporation
About Us
This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative, and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees.
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