Bayer CropScience (BCS) is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. With our headquarters in Monheim, Germany, Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900, and is represented in more than 120 countries. BCS is structured into six Business Operations units: four regional crop protection units and two units responsible for Environmental Science and BioScience – offering an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture as well as for non-agricultural applications.

The primary responsibility of this role, as Procurement Coordinator/Buyer, is to provide procurement services to the US Bayer CropScience (BCS) Business.


The incumbent will:
• Develop Procurement / Vendor Strategies for the allotted portfolio of chemicals;
• Be responsible for Strategic Procurement activities including category  segmentation, minimizing single sources, documentation of procurement decisions and negotiation of procurement / supply contracts;
• Improve Working Capital and Procure to Pay Process within allotted portfolio;
• Ensure compliance to Bayer Procurement and Contract Management Policies;
• Ensure Vendor Performance and on time delivery of goods and services to BCS Production Sites;
• Support relevant Master Data set up, quality and accuracy including: Vendor Master, Terms & Conditions, Pricing and Lead Times;
• Facilitate invoice reconciliation with Accounts Payable / Vendor as required;
• Ensure Procurement Performance / Customer Satisfaction / Working Capital via established KPI’s and timely, accurate, and quality-focused delivery of Goods & Services;
• Support e-sourcing implementation and maintenance.

The selected candidate is required to possess the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/chemical engineering or related degree with specialization in Procurement or Supply Chain Management;
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and project management skills;
• Strong team player;
• Ability to network among various technical and non-technical functions including Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, R&D, Manufacturing, AP and Finance;
• Proficient knowledge of Business Systems is essential. Preference given to those individuals with SAP, APO and PP/DS enterprise systems.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM) Purchasing certification.


Note:  Salary and grade level will be commensurate with education and/or experience level.

 We offer a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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