Procurement Operational Analyst

4135 Evonik Brasil Ltda._4135; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based remuneration

Hybrid work environment

Career paths

Development programs

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a procurement professional to handle operational purchasing, PO processing, and supplier data management. The role supports the US and Canada demand with a back-office focus under supervision, using SAP S/4 or Ariba. A degree in Finance/Business/Administration and strong English are required.

You'll work in a hybrid environment with opportunities for career development and cross-border collaboration across a global team.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business or Administration.
• Experience in Procurement or Supply Chain and invoice processing.
• Strong English; Spanish a plus.
• Familiar with standard office software and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks in operational purchasing using appropriate tools and processes.
• Back-office support for Evonik Procurement covering USA and Canada demand.
• Process purchase orders, RFQs and complaints; negotiate terms.
• Create and maintain POs and outlines for raw materials and indirect items.
• Manage vendor master data and supplier selection with the lead buyer.
• Ensure compliance standards and SOP alignment.
• Identify process improvements and savings opportunities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain exposure

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis basics

Education

Degree in Finance/Business/Administration

Tools

Office 365

SAP S/4 HANA or Ariba

Job description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues.

• performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits
• hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork
• attractive career paths
• high-quality development programs

Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Responsibilities

• Execution of tasks in operational purchasing by using appropriate tools and processes
• Serve as back-office for Evonik Procurement Organization covering the demand for USA and Canada
• Ensure purchase order processing, request for quotation and complaint management
• Purchase order creation and maintenance below BID limit, including additional negotiation (value and payment terms)
• Purchase order and Outline agreements creation and maintenance for raw materials and indirect above BID limit
• Vendor master data management
• Coordination of supplier selection, requirements and prices with responsible lead buyer or category manager
• Ensuring compliance standards are held
• Manage adjusted/completed procurement process SOP where required
• Continuous improvement of purchasing process
• Identification of process savings potentialsWork according to an assigned schedule

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Business or Administration
• Experience working with Procurement or Supply Chain, Vendor onboarding or Invoice processing
• High English proficiency, Spanish skill will be a plus
• First experiences in S2P process-related areas
• Customer orientation and cooperation with strong interpersonal skills
• Familiar with Office 365 environment SAP S/4 ERP system or Ariba knowledge
• Uses clear and effective elementary verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies
• Supports business processes under supervision by applying an elementary understanding and effective use of standard office equipment and standard software packages
• Works under supervision at an elementary level to plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives
• Works under supervision at an elementary level to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives
• Works under supervision to perform elementary data analysis for use in reports to help guide decision making

About the Employer

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.