Job Description

Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? How would you like to get involved? The choice is yours and we will support you on your way. At Bayer, multi-talents and specialists, visionaries and passionate people, thinkers and doers come together to feed the world, slow climate change and create healthier, more sustainable lives for all. This is the opportunity to start your career with a global leader committed to #HealthForAll #HungerForNone. Bring your ideas, skills and passion with you. Your career starts here.

LDP Associate

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Leadership Development in Procurement (LDP) Program (all genders) is designed to cultivate procurement professionals equipped with essential skills to lead meaningful initiatives, drive innovation and shape the future of Bayer’s global Procurement organization. During the 18-month program, you will actively collaborate in international teams gaining knowledge and experience in a wide range of subject areas.

• Achieve learning and development objectives and deliver business results during project-based rotations (each 3 months in duration) across all areas of Procurement including Sustainability & Risk Management, Procurement of direct Materials or Digital Procurement. Each program rotation will have defined key tasks and deliverables which are relevant to the specific function and scope, and these program rotations can include (but are not limited to):

• • Preparing supplier negotiations
  • Handling pricing analysis and sourcing processes
  • Identifying spend and cost saving opportunities
  • Leveraging AI and innovation
  • Category Management

• Foster collaboration and build strong, cross-functional relationships within our global Bayer Procurement community and across other business functions.
• Enhance your understanding of business operations while proactively monitoring progress toward key objectives.
• Engage with mentors and build your network to actively drive your professional growth.
• Participate in an international short-term assignment or extended business trip to gain global exposure.
• Mentorship with a senior leader in the Procurement organization
• ownership of end‑to‑end initiatives, structured feedback and reflection.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a master’s degree or PhD with excellent grades
• You bring initial work experience, such as internships
• International experience is a plus
• You are genuinely passionate about procurement and committed to driving value creation across the supply chain
• You demonstrate learning agility, with a willingness to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment
• You exhibit a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• You excel in building partnerships and collaborating across cultures to achieve common goals
• You embrace a forward-thinking attitude that leverages digital transformation and utilizes analytical skills to enhance decision-making
• You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and articulate ideas to diverse audiences
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Domestic and international travel is required (~15%)

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We support your growth through access to professional development and learning opportunities, such as LinkedIn Learning and our language learning platform Education First
• We encourage sustainable mobility by providing climate-friendly transportation options such as job tickets.
• As one of our perks, our Corporate Benefits program grants you access to sales discounts from more than 150 brands
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

If you are interested in gaining experience in a dynamic, innovative, global company, we would be delighted to receive your online application in English (including a cover letter and CV). Please note that the selection process comprises of two online interviews and an onsite assessment day in Leverkusen, Germany. The program is scheduled to start either in October 2026.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: ​ ​ ​ Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Leverkusen​

​ ​Division: ​ Enabling Functions​

Reference Code: 862879​