Evonik Industries-posted 3 months ago
$88,500 - $147,400/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Allentown, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
Chemical Manufacturing

The Indirect Sourcing Manager 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 or Indirect Plant Services. We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Sourcing Manager with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills coupled with strong business acumen.

  • Set overall strategic direction and priorities for the responsible category.
  • Identify national contract opportunities; seeking to address indirect spend of full organization, with focus on regional, national or global synergies. Coordinate with global counterparts where necessary.
  • Audit documentation of competitive bid process within the category to ensure consistency and compliance to the Procurement Management Manual.
  • Responsible for managing KPI's defined by Procurement Management.
  • Manage key supplier relationships including contract/price negotiations as it pertains to indirect categories, including preparation and evaluation of the bid documents.
  • Negotiate the optimization/extension of existing contracts and catalogs, including the generation of new contracts and catalogs. 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 (ie: sustainability, efficiency, supplier diversity, payment terms, systems integrations, acquisitions/divestitures, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as engineering/chemistry with 0-2+ years' experience in indirect procurement or a related field is required.
  • A Masters degree in Business such as an MBA is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Hands on experience with sourcing software strongly preferred.
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on Evonik's success.
  • Possess a strong desire & determination to achieve goals.
  • Ability to parse through large datasets to find opportunities for savings.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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