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Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Purchasing Specialist

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Preferred background or experience in customer service or supply chain in the chemical or manufacturing industry.
  • Knowledge of the SAP Materials Management and Transportation modules is preferred.
  • Ability to perform high-volume processing work with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently through managed objectives.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power BI, is required.
  • Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Create purchase orders and contracts, and follow up on them.
  • Follow up on invoice payments and overdue status.
  • Manage Requests for Quotation (RfQs) for selected categories and demands.
  • Handle and coordinate complaints and follow up.
  • Maintain data and documentation in digital tools, including SAP and Ariba.
  • Support other category-specific procurement requirements, such as licenses and certificates.
  • Support projects to create or optimize existing procurement processes and drive efficiency.
  • Prepare service descriptions and data for regional tenders.
  • Handle external requirements and communications for regional tenders.
  • File tender results and maintain them in digital tools, including SAP and Ariba.
  • Upload and archive supporting documents.
  • Ensure timely and transparent internal and external communication regarding tender execution topics, including tender information clarification, demurrage and detention, contract number validation, booking processes, and surcharges.
  • Collect and analyze market prices and share insights with internal stakeholders.
  • Manage Requests for Quotation (RfQs) for price indicators, regular requests, and spot requests.
  • Coordinate contract-based orders, spot orders, and urgent orders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the SAP Materials Management and Transportation modules.

About the Company

Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Essen, Germany
Founded
2007

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