Operational Senior Buyer (Dutch Speaker)

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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Handling of the purchase to pay process

• Procurement of complex raw materials, materials and services, taking into account quality, safety, time, cost efficiency and security of supply in accordance with the value limits of operational purchasing and the processes of the Procurement Management Manual

• Processing of procurement requisitions and tasks in the respective IT systems including documentation

• Independent processing of complaints and enforcement claims for defects/quality issues

• Participation in supplier evaluation

• Contribute and support on strategic procurement tasks

• Independent processing of complex clarifications of requirements / tenders / negotiations incl. supplementary management of individual requirements according to the value limits of operational purchasing

Optimization of the procurement process

• Independent execution of complex analyses to optimize the procurement process in the assigned categories, including identification and development of measures as well as their implementation

• Use of the correct procurement channels (order, call-off, ARIBA, etc.)

• Support in the implementation of procurement optimization measures

• Stakeholder Management

• Independent identification of alternative sources of supply for the responsible categories

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related fields.

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with working experience will have advantages.

• Experience with SAP S4 and ARIBA or other ERP systems is desired but not required.

• Learning agility to understand procurement processes and tools, as well as build up business acumen.

• Team player with good interpersonal skills to collaborate within a global organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, TEAMS).

• Good command of the English language with strong communication skills.

• Professional proficiency in Dutch language. Minimum of CEFR Level B2 is required.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kelly Wong [C]

Company is
Evonik Malaysia