Procurement Business Partner Manager

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation is seeking a Procurement Business Partner Manager to bridge Indirect Procurement with sites, driving early engagement, demand shaping, governance, and value creation for Healthcare operations. The role partners with site leadership, Category Managers and cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing and compliance.

Key duties include strategy deployment, supplier transitions, and KPI monitoring, with on-site presence four days weekly and travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or related operational role.
• Experience supporting Indirect Procurement within manufacturing, industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing governance, supplier management, and contract adoption.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and site leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills to drive alignment.
• Ability to identify cost optimization opportunities, support procurement initiatives, and improve compliance and process effectiveness.
• Experience with procurement transformation or category strategy deployment; additional language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, or German) are assets.
• Role requires on-site presence four days per week and 20-40% travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary link between Indirect Procurement and assigned sites, engaging stakeholders early to shape demand.
• Build strong partnerships with site leadership and cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business priorities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize demand, support value creation initiatives, and contribute to site-level cost improvement plans.
• Support execution of category strategies by driving adoption of preferred suppliers, contracts, and sourcing initiatives.
• Promote procurement policies and processes to improve sourcing discipline and compliance.
• Coordinate requirements, specifications, and timelines with Category Managers to align sourcing with site needs.
• Support resolution of supplier performance concerns and operational issues.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, stakeholder satisfaction, and opportunities to improve effectiveness.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing

Cost optimization

Sourcing governance

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, or related field

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. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Job Summary

The Procurement Business Partner (PBP) Manager serves as the key link between Indirect Procurement and assigned sites, business units, and functions. This role drives early procurement engagement, demand shaping, governance, and value creation by partnering with stakeholders to identify cost optimization opportunities, improve compliance, and support procurement strategies. The PBP Manager works closely with site leadership, Category Managers, and cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business needs, improve sourcing effectiveness, and maximize value delivery supporting Healthcare business line.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering & Demand Shaping Act as the primary point of contact between Indirect Procurement and assigned sites, engaging stakeholders early to understand business needs, challenge requirements, and shape procurement demand.
• Stakeholder Collaboration Build strong partnerships with site leadership and cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and Category Management, to align procurement activities with business priorities.
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation Partner with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize demand, support value creation initiatives, and contribute to site-level cost improvement plans.
• Procurement Strategy Deployment Support the execution of category strategies by driving adoption of preferred suppliers, contracts, sourcing initiatives, and supplier transition activities.
• Procurement Governance & Compliance Promote procurement policies and processes, improve sourcing discipline, and guide stakeholders in reducing non-standard, unmanaged, or after-the-fact purchasing.
• Sourcing Support & Execution Coordinate business requirements, specifications, and timelines with Category Managers to ensure sourcing activities are aligned with site needs and priorities.
• Supplier Performance & Issue Resolution Support resolution of supplier performance concerns, availability challenges, and operational issues in partnership with Category Managers and procurement teams.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Monitor procurement KPIs, stakeholder satisfaction, compliance, and value realization while identifying opportunities to improve procurement effectiveness and business partnership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or a related operational role.
• Experience supporting Indirect Procurement within a manufacturing, industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing governance, supplier management, and contract adoption.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and site leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment and challenge requirements constructively.
• Ability to identify cost optimization opportunities, support procurement initiatives, and improve compliance and process effectiveness.
• Experience with procurement transformation, category strategy deployment, or additional language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, or German) would be considered an asset.
• This role requires an on-site presence four days per week and approximately 20-40% travel to support assigned sites and business stakeholders.

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.

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.