Sourcing Manager-Technical Services

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The Indirect Sourcing Manager addresses indirect categories (non-raw material) within Evonik procurement. The role is responsible for all office and plant locations in the United States and Canada with a focus on the purchase of Technical Plant Services. We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Sourcing Manager with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills coupled with strong business acumen.

Responsibilities
Role
Responsibility

• Set overall strategic direction and priorities for the responsible category(ies)
• Identify national contract opportunities; seeking to address indirect spend of full organization, with focus on regional, national or global synergies. Coordinate with global counterparts.
• Audit documentation of competitive bid process within the category to ensure consistency and compliance to the Procurement Management Manual
• Responsible for managing KPI's defined by Procurement Management

Strategic Sourcing

• Manage key supplier relationships including contract/price negotiations as it pertains to indirect categories, including preparation and evaluation of the bid documents. Negotiate the optimization/extension of existing contracts, including the generation of new contracts. Dollar ranges up to $100 MM/year.
• Negotiate purchases of goods and/or services assuring highest quality, safety, time and cost effectiveness.
• Minimize Evonik liability relative to quality management, licensing, insurance, taxes, and financial stability for Suppliers and Contractors supporting Evonik.
• Evaluate performance of suppliers and contractors and recommend removal or addition to the approved bidders/suppliers list as necessary.
• Utilize e-Procurement programs like Ariba,, SAP Field Glass for total process efficiency, productivity, cost savings and contract price compliance.
• Identify and document savings potential, especially in terms of sustainability and EBIT relevance.
• Identify and communicate regional market trends for the assigned categories.
• Responsible for leading transformational change and projects.
• Support compliance standards for Evonik policy and commercial contracts. Support vendor prequalification process.
• Support corporate procurement initiatives as needed (ie: sustainability, efficiency, supplier diversity,