Strategic Indirect Procurement Partner Lead

Evonik Group.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Group in Mobile, AL seeks a Procurement Business Partner Manager to bridge Indirect Procurement with Animal Nutrition and High Performance Polymers business units. You will drive early engagement, demand shaping, governance, and value creation by collaborating with stakeholders to optimize costs and ensure procurement strategies align with site needs.

Key responsibilities include partnering with site leadership, implementing category strategies, and promoting sourcing discipline while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related operational role.
• Experience supporting Indirect Procurement in manufacturing/industrial environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing governance, and contracts.
• Experience partnering with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and site leadership.
• Cost optimization, compliance, and procurement transformation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact between Indirect Procurement and sites, shaping demand early.
• Build partnerships with site leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support value creation initiatives.
• Drive category strategies, supplier adoption, and contract transitions.
• Promote procurement governance, reduce non-standard purchasing, and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate requirements with Category Managers to align sourcing with site needs.
• Support supplier performance resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

Job description

Evonik Group in Mobile, AL seeks a Procurement Business Partner Manager to bridge Indirect Procurement with Animal Nutrition and High Performance Polymers business units. You will drive early engagement, demand shaping, governance, and value creation by collaborating with stakeholders to optimize costs and ensure procurement strategies align with site needs.

Key responsibilities include partnering with site leadership, implementing category strategies, and promoting sourcing discipline while