Purchasing Analyst Direct Materials

As our Purchasing Analyst you will support the Global Direct Procurement team in developing and implementing sourcing strategies. Everyday you will drive best value for spend ensure that risk is understood and managed appropriately through research analysis and working with cross-functional teams.

You will be part of a global and diverse team and report to the Director of Global Specialty Raw Materials & Packaging.

In this role you will:

Be responsible for accurate internal procurement data and data analysis;

Consistently improve the data and report quality;

Translate data into business information monitoring and analyzing performance and trends within direct spend to identify issues and opportunities;

Track procurement KPIs based on different business requirements and develop KPI tools if necessary;

Support Category Managers in all kinds of business requirements including but not limited to historical data digging and price forecasting;

Collect update and provide key inputs to rolling forecast and budget preparation;

Lead activities across functions collaborating with Finance and Business Controllers Supply Chain Business Lines Sustainability as well as R&D teams;

Coordinate procurement digitization projects. Being the owner of procurement-related tools and work closely with Group Digital Services (GDS) organization to continuously improve the tools.

Bachelors/Masters degree preferably in Engineering and/or Business Administration or equivalent. Alternatively a relevant combination of formal (procurement-related) qualifications and additional specialized studies.

Knowledge of supply chain concepts (TCO context) purchasing processes (sourcing and operational) in business-to-business context and data gathering and processing processes & tools (Excel PowerBI etc.).

Proven analytical skill and ability.

Experience within procurement or market intelligence knowledge of chemical industry and a general understanding of the procurement area are welcome.

Results-oriented mindset

Curiosity and enthusiasm for new challenges

Ability to cope with diverse environments (different cultures cross-functions etc.)

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Fluent in English in both writing and speaking; knowledge of other language is a plus

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envaliors commitment to supporting your schedule.

Training & Development Opportunities

At Envalior your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training coaching and mentoring.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Envalior our people drive our success so its only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging openness and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.

APPLY NOW!

Ready to pioneer change with Envalior Join us in our mission to drive innovation sustainability and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future. Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions feel free to connect directly with our recruiter Marina at

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OUR HERITAGE

With a combined heritage of over 100 years Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material- application- and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023.

We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. Were conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility - so when we imagine the future were guided by our key values to help us create a better world.

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