Maintenance/Purchasing Technician

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ We are seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance/Purchasing Technician to support daily maintenance, administrative and operational activities. Responsible for managing the flow of maintenance parts, tools, and consumables to service the plant and production needs. This role works closely with maintenance, purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure parts availability, inventory accuracy, vendor performance and cost control while minimizing downtime. RESPONSIBILTIES: Manage inventory levels for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials, ensuring critical spare parts are available for equipment reliability. Coordinate the purchasing of maintenance parts, tools, and services, including tracking and expediting purchase orders and deliveries. Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records within the SAP system. Collaborate with maintenance planners to forecast parts demand for PMs and shutdowns. Identify and manage obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory while supporting cycle counts and physical inventory audits. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, lead times, and pricing. Assist with budget control, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts, including lean inventory practices. Coordinate emergency procurement of critical parts during equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime. Ensure proper storage, organization, and timely receipt of materials while upholding 5S standards in the stockroom. Maintain compliance with safety and environmental requirements. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED required Associate degree or technical training preferred Understanding of industrial equipment and maintenance terminology Experience in industrial maintenance, warehousing, purchasing, or supply chain Knowledge of MRO inventory and industrial equipment parts Experience using SAP Strong organizational and communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and OneNote Ability to prioritize urgent operational needs Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Mary Shang [C] Company is Evonik Corporation This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees