Procurement Excellence Specialist

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor,

we are looking for you as a(n) Procurement Excellence Specialist.

The Procurement Excellent Specialist role is responsible for supporting all aspects of WACKER's Procurement Excellence (PL-X) organization in the WACKER Americas in close collaboration with the Global PL-X team.

• "Efficiency", which is focused on continuous improvement of systems and processes by their implementation, optimization, and change management in the Procurement organization

• "Analytics & Reporting", which is focused on (i) promoting data-based decisions in Procurement, (ii) providing the Procurement organization with appropriate and timely information (management reporting, statutory reporting) and data

• "Supplier & Sustainability Management", (i) process responsibility for supplier, sustainability, and quality management (ii) IMS management.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Americas for all SAP, Ariba, BuyNow and other systems utilized by WACKER Procurement

• Responsible for investigating and collaborating with internal and external technical teams to resolve challenges encountered by suppliers during day-day SAP, Ariba, BuyNow and other systems operations.

• Responsible for collaborating with internal and external technical teams and configuring EDI integrations between SAP and Ariba in Americas.

• Responsible for the development, coordination, and presentation of training to improve the performance and utilization of SAP MM, Ariba, BuyNow and other procurement systems in Americas.

• Monitor and analyze the performance of SAP, Ariba, BuyNow and other systems related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including investigating deviations from targets, and developing plans to address any gaps.

• Advocate for the needs of the Americas PL organization within the Global PL-X team, addressing change and improvement requests related to SAP, Ariba, BuyNow and other systems. Additionally, proactively identify areas for process enhancements and recommend modifications to optimize Ariba and BuyNow usage.

• 1st level support for BuyNow users in Americas

• Lead and/or represent PL-X in process improvement projects as assigned. This can include projects related to other business units outside of PL that have an impact on the Purchase to Pay cycle (including but not limited to, Engineering, Receiving, Maintenance, and Accounting).

• Represent WACKER US as a core team member in the North American TfS (Together for Sustainability) initiative, including participation in at least one (1) North American workstream and hosting 1 North American Team meeting annually.

• Execution of data analyses and preparation of reports for WACKER Americas Procurement in relation to KPI performance (as assigned by the Head of PL-X Americas) of the country and to assist the PL teams in making decisions on how to improve efficiency (e.g., what suppliers to onboard for electronic exchange of procurement documents).

• Facilitate and lead topics in the New Employee Onboarding Process at the Americas Procurement.

Requirements:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, computer science, or natural sciences (mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry).

• 2+ years of professional working experience.

• Proven power user experience and enthusiasm to work at the interface between business and IT e.g., in system implementation projects.

• Proven and successful project management experience in a lead role.

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Wellbeing fund

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements

• 401(k) with company match

• Education Assistance Program

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

Reference Code: 27213

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.