Iris Tillmann

Strategically managing the portfolio of renewable raw materials with regional and selected global responsibilities to accelerate Covestro's transition to a fully circular business model and support our climate neutrality goals by 2035.

Sourcing Manager for Amine Catalysts, Silicone Stabilizers & Silanes, strategically managing supplier relationships and procurement processes to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply chain solutions for Covestro's production needs.

Senior Sourcing Manager Ocean with global responsibility for container freight rates at Covestro, leading strategic shipping alliances with partner companies to optimize logistics costs and ensure competitive global supply chain operations. Managed international carrier relationships and implemented innovative procurement strategies across all regions.

Responsible for the development and implementation of local sourcing strategies as well as the implementation of global sourcing strategies for the purchasing fields "renewable raw materials" , "acrylate" and "polymer chemicals" to ensure supply security and an optimal internal customer service.

Procurement Trainee in the international Procurement & Trading (PROTRA) program at Bayer MaterialScience (July 2012 - December 2013), gaining diverse experience through rotations across procurement departments (Energy, Intermediates & Additives, Strategic Commodities, Technical Goods) and trading functions (Regional Product Management for TDI products and Hydrochloric Acid for the Spanish market). Contributed to the global roll-out of eSourcing concepts (eRfI, eRfQ, eAuction) and developed international expertise through assignments in Leverkusen (Germany HQ), Barcelona (Spain), and Shanghai/Caojing (China).

Trainee in Purchasings/Logistics + diploma thesis: "Integration of the „NewLog“ process into Bosch Rexroth Glenrothes plant with the focus on supplier integration"

- Support of innovation projects - Support of Quality Assurance Manager