Senior Operational Buyer (Japanese 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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https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

P2P Process:

• Procurement of indirect 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

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

• Organize own work schedule in order to get the job done, coordinating with support services and assigning short-term tasks to others if necessary.

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Optimization of 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

• Participation in special projects and/or performance of special tasks

REQUIREMENTS

• College or University diploma/degree.

• Fresh graduates or experienced candidates up to 3 years+ of relevant experience in procurement are encourage to apply.

• Proficiency in English and Japanese are required for this role. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus point.

• Very good command of Evonik purchasing tools (SAP, Ariba, RiSource, etc.) and MS Office (Excel, PowerApps, PowerPoint, PRIME & etc).

• Comprehensive knowledge in one's own field of expertise (more than 3 years) as well as in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge in related and associated subject areas (eclasses/categories)

• Skilled in multitasking, teamwork, and communication; self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

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