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Evonik

Procurement Staff

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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.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Achieve procurement goals while following established procurement systems, with primary responsibility for logistics sourcing (transportation and warehousing).
  • Manage subcontractors and logistics service providers, acting as the main point of contact to ensure stable operations and cost efficiency.
  • Identify trends, analyze contract performance, and provide inputs for contract negotiations and renewals.
  • Coordinate supplier and logistics activities in line with contract management plans to deliver required outcomes.
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize data using standard tools to support decision making and reporting.
  • Analyze key cost drivers, logistics costs, and market dynamics, and identify alternative suppliers and optimization opportunities.
  • Prepare reports and documentation using Microsoft Office and support internal stakeholders with relevant market and cost insights.


REQUIREMENTS

  • High School diploma or equivalent (college level preferred).
  • Proven experience in procurement and/or logistics (transportation, warehousing, supply chain).
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong analytical skills in data analysis, costing, budgeting, and financial evaluation.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to coordinate and negotiate with internal and external parties.
  • Ability to lead negotiations and reach consensus between stakeholders with different interests.
  • Capable of developing and implementing action plans based on analysis and business needs.
  • Strong reporting and documentation skills using standard business tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).

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 www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

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

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Evonik Japan