Hiring: Procurement Business Partner Manager Company: Evonik Location: Mobile, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 17:57:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Demand Shaping, Stakeholder Management, Category Strategy, Supplier Management, Procurement Governance, Cost Optimization, Contract Adoption, Compliance, KPI Monitoring, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Chemical, 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 key link between Indirect Procurement and assigned sites, business units, and functions - Demonstrated capability in driving early procurement engagement, demand shaping, governance, and value creation - Strong partnership-building skills with site leadership and cross-functional teams - Ability to align procurement activities with business needs, improve sourcing effectiveness, and maximize value delivery 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!