Hiring: Procurement Business Partner Manager Company: Evonik Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 17:57:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Demand Shaping, Stakeholder Management, Cost Optimization, Procurement Governance, Supplier Management, Category Strategy, Contract Adoption, Compliance, Procurement KPIs, Cross-functional Collaboration Experience: - 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 - Experience partnering with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and site leadership - Experience with procurement transformation, category strategy deployment, or additional language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, or German) would be considered an asset Required Skills: - Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing governance, supplier management, and contract adoption - 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 - Ability to coordinate business requirements, specifications, and timelines with Category Managers - Ability to monitor procurement KPIs, stakeholder satisfaction, compliance, and value realization - Ability to support resolution of supplier performance concerns, availability challenges, and operational issues Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, or a related field - Proven ability to act as the primary point of contact between Indirect Procurement and assigned sites, business units, and functions - Demonstrated capability in driving early procurement engagement, demand shaping, governance, and value creation - Willingness to maintain an on-site presence four days per week and travel approximately 20–40% to support assigned sites and business stakeholders Compensation: - Not specified in the job posting Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!