Strategic Indirect Procurement Partner

Evonik Industries AG

Mobile (AL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Evonik Industries AG in Mobile, AL is seeking a Procurement Business Partner Manager to link Indirect Procurement with site leadership and cross-functional teams. You will drive demand shaping, governance, and value creation by partnering with stakeholders to identify cost savings and improve compliance.

The role focuses on Animal Nutrition and High Performance Polymers, requiring 4 days on-site and 20–40% travel to support sites.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.
5–8 years in procurement or supply chain roles.
Experience supporting indirect procurement in manufacturing or chemical environments preferred.
On-site four days a week with 20–40% travel.
Language skills (Spanish/Portuguese/German) a plus.

Responsibilities

Act as primary liaison between Indirect Procurement and sites.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and Category Management.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support value creation initiatives.
Drive adoption of supplier contracts, sourcing initiatives, and transitions.
Promote procurement governance and improve compliance and process discipline.
Coordinate requirements with Category Managers to align sourcing with site needs.
Support supplier performance resolution and delivery of KPIs.
Monitor stakeholder satisfaction and opportunities for continuous improvement.