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.
Critical Responsibilities
Main Tasks:
PPM is the central contact person within the Project organization for all procurement relevant topics. PPM has responsibilities to
- Develop procurement concept and consolidate procurement deliverables required by EPDS;
- Support project manager to evaluate and develop project execution strategy;
Develop procurement plan and maintain it regularly; - Establish project specific Approved Vendor List (AVL) for required goods and services based on Covestro internal AVL and practice;
- Develop and Implement sourcing strategy and contracting strategy with support from in-house team or Procurement Service Provider.
- Monitor whole project procurement process to ensure compliance, quality, cost, saving and schedule.
- Support cost estimation and budget inquiry process;Lead ITB process for main and critical packages till successful award;
- Manage interface with main execution contractors (eg. EPs, EPsCm, EPCm, EPC contractors), monitoring contractor’s performance;
- Conduct Vendor Performance Evaluation for selected vendors;
- Conduct and consolidate lessons learn from procurement perspective, update Continuous Improvement system accordingly;
- Prepare procurement closeout report at the end of the project;
Knowledge sharing within global community
Requirements
Education：
University degree and above in business or engineering
Core skills：
More than 10 years of experience with CI Project Procurement and project management
- Solid knowledge and experience with EPCm and EPC contracts and contractors, managing of EPC or EPCm contractor in more than 3 bigger investment projects in the chemical / petrochemical industry
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Knowledge of Contract Law, FIDIC terms and conditions, Rules of International Arbitration is a plus
- Familiar with digital tools and AI application as advantages
Language Proficiency： High proficiency level in English
Career Development and Team Collaboration
This role offers significant career advancement opportunities. As you gain experience, you will have the chance to lead larger and more complex projects.
We sincerely look forward to your application!
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!
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regulations and take appropriate security protection measures to ensure that your personal information is safe and controllable.
The resume you submit and the personal information you provide voluntarily will only be used for the recruitment service of Covestro. If we use your information beyond the above purposes, we will seek your consent in advance.
The Covestro position you are applying for may use AI tools for preliminary screening of your submitted resume. We commit that this screening process is free from any bias or discrimination, ensuring fair and just treatment for every applicant. If you accept this approach, please continue with the application process. If you have any objections to the screening results, please send an email to [email protected].
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www.covestro.com
Covestro 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.
Top Skills
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).
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