Lead Buyer

Established in 2023, but with a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior is entering the market as a leading global engineering materials powerhouse offering novel and innovative solutions to today's world. Envalior brings together two highly complementary established players in DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. 

 We offer a uniquely positioned portfolio of longstanding material, application, and design expertise, creating real and meaningful value for our customers and the greater global society. To grow this leading global engineering materials company, we hire new colleagues to strengthen the foundation for the new organization. This is the perfect time to influence change, challenge the status quo, be part of something new and exciting, craft, create and develop the best in ALL WORLDS and be part of something truly innovative, inspirational and transformational. 

Maybe it's you we are looking for in our Global Procurement Team, as our new Lead Buyer for our Porto Feliz, BR and Gastonia, US sites.

The position 

•  To lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing purchasing strategy for categories of indirect materials which belong to the responsibility of the buyer as to deliver maximized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings for these categories in corporation with Envalior Indirect Procurement Team
• To identify and mitigate business risks caused by single source positions and changes in market dynamics, next to create maximal possibilities in implementing the site strategy

Key Responsibilities 

•  Develop and implement purchasing activities for site-specific categories
• Define and lead cross-functional purchasing teams
• Manage relationships / partnerships with internal customers
• Develop and manage relationship with suppliers and track their performance
• Contract Manager role for site-specific categories{{:}} implement contract and ensure contract compliance
• Closely monitor internal customers contract compliance; define and take approved corrective actions to improve contract compliance and supplier performance

Other aspects

 Strategy

To lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing purchasing strategy for categories of indirect materials

Quality, Environment, Safety and Health

Implement QESH structures and systems, in line with Envalior guidelines and systems, to meet legal obligations, guarantee the quality of processes and services and ensure a safe and healthy working place for employees.

Organizational Structure and Development

Develop, implement, and manage a cost effective and efficient organization of for the Purchasing discipline, and install clear governance including structures and working processes on site.

Finance, Administration and Reporting

Formulate, get approval, and manage the yearly cost budget for the Purchasing plan

The Ideal 

•  A minimum of 5 years' experience in indirect procurement
• A bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in procurement and/or relevant technical discipline
• Strong communication and negotiating skills in Portuguese and English both orally and written.
• The ability to build relationships and coordinate effectively among a wide range of (internal and external) stakeholders.
• An analytic and resourceful mindset and is able to prioritize work.
• A pro-active way of working and will always try to develop a solution together with his stakeholders.
• The ability to respond to shifts in the business environment, adapt, and change course when necessary.

Working for ENVALIOR means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people's lives and solving the challenges of today's world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. Envalior recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

Procedure and Contact

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by sending us your Resume via the career portal.

Reference check procedures are part of the ENVALIOR Recruitment & Selection Process and will be contacted when these references checks are required. 

Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Kathy.Patton@envalior.com.