We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
What We OfferAs a Logistics Sourcing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies within the logistics sectors. You will collaborate with various departments to implement and support procurement agreements, driving operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with strategic objectives.
Your tasks will include:
Manage procurement operations for logistics categories, including handling ad-hoc quotation requests in the area of Logistics Procurement.
Optimize master data and manage procurement systems to support efficient logistics procurement processes.
Drive continuous process improvements, addressing inefficiencies (e.g., invoice discrepancies) and enhancing operational performance.
Collaborate with strategic procurement teams to align on operational execution with overall logistics procurement strategies.
Facilitate purchase order execution, supplier engagement, and the alignment of operational actions with procurement strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring clear and effective communication across departments, countries, and cultures.
Support and drive initiatives for improved efficiency and effectiveness, while adapting to additional tasks as requested.
Act as a role model, promoting company values and fostering a healthy, collaborative work environment, and encouraging knowledge sharing within the team.
The minimum salary on this position is 1900 EUR. The salary can be higher depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.
What You OfferDegree in business, procurement, logistics, or related field.
3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement or logistics, ideally in a similar operational role
Knowledge of SAP (or similar systems), with the ability to quickly learn specific systems (e.g. P1P).
Familiarity with logistics and procurement, with the willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders from various departments, countries, and cultures.
Experience in managing procurement processes, including purchase order execution and supplier relationship management.
Ability to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements to processes in a logistics procurement environment.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
Business fluent in English, German language is an advantage.
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
Contact Us
www.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Skills Required
- Degree in business, procurement, logistics, or related field
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement or logistics
- Knowledge of SAP (or similar systems)
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in managing procurement processes
- Business fluent in English and working proficiency in German
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
