Procurement Specialist

ALTANA AG

St Louis, United States
On-site
Manage day-to-day purchasing activities
Strategic material categories management
Ensure reliable material availability
This procurement expert will be responsible for managing both day‑to‑day purchasing activities and strategic material categories that are critical to plant operations and overall business performance

Job Summary

  • This procurement expert will be responsible for managing both day‑to‑day purchasing activities and strategic material categories that are critical to plant operations and overall business performance.
  • The ideal candidate will ensure reliable material availability, drive cost savings, strengthen supplier relationships, and build a resilient, low‑cost supply chain aligned with company goals.
  • Lead sourcing activities for key raw materials and indirect categories that impact cost, quality, and supply reliability.

Matching Summary

This procurement expert will be responsible for managing both day‑to‑day purchasing activities and strategic material categories that are critical to plant operations and overall business performance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage day-to-day purchasing activities
  • Strategic material categories management
  • Ensure reliable material availability
  • Drive cost savings
  • Strengthen supplier relationships
  • Build resilient low-cost supply chain

Nice-to-have

  • Comfortable challenging the status quo
  • Pushing for better terms

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  • 3-5 years of planning and/or purchasing experience
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with strategic sourcing and vendor performance management

Work Rights

Not specified

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