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Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
Bei Solvay geht es um Chemie. Hierbei sprechen wir nicht nur von chemischen Reaktionen, sondern auch von der Magie, die entsteht, wenn die klügsten Köpfe zusammenarbeiten. Hier liegt unsere wahre Stärke. In Ihnen. In Ihren zukünftigen Kollegen und in all Ihren Unterschieden. Und natürlich in Ihren Ideen, um das Leben zu verbessern, während wir die Schönheit unseres Planeten für die kommenden Generationen bewahren.
⦁ Join Solvay's EMEA Regional Procurement team, composed of 27 people, where you'll report to the Senior Regional Procurement Site Buyer in Rheinberg.
⦁ As a Site Procurement Buyer, you will support the management of all sourcing & tactical purchasing activities of all goods and services required for the site in accordance with the Solvay Procurement Governance. You will work in collaboration with the category managers to contribute to the elaboration of the categories' strategies and support the implementation at the site level. By collaborating with relevant site operational stakeholders, you will analyze spend evolution and operational issues, actively supporting the development of spend optimization opportunities and driving operational improvements. You will implement and monitor procurement policies and processes. Finally, you will develop and maintain relationships with local suppliers.
⦁ You will be accountable for:
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and payment terms.
- Manage site contracts within authorized limits, aligning with defined category strategies.
- Execute spot and emergency purchases for the site within agreed authority, implementing risk mitigation plans as needed.
- Support procurement strategies, performance plans, policies, processes, and contracts. This includes aiding in supplier relationship management for local site suppliers and contributing to transversal initiatives for spend optimization and operational improvement.
- Participate in procurement networking sessions and actively collaborate with key stakeholders.
- Escalate process deviations and claims to the relevant management.
- Ensure timely price updates and follow-up within systems.
- We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode. The candidate will be expected to be present on site at least 3 - 4 days per week
About you
⦁ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
⦁ At least two to three years of procurement experience; industrial experience is a plus.
- Competencies
- Negotiation Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Production Plant Technical Knowledge
- Regional Regulatory Knowledge
- Digital Procurement Experience
- ERP & Business Warehouse Proficiency
- Full professional proficiency in English and German
- Behaviors
- Collaborative
- Take initiative and ownership
- Positive and open-minded
- Eager to learn
About the pay and benefits
⦁ Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country base pay reasonably expected for this role is € 66000 to € 80000, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
⦁ Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
⦁ Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
⦁ Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.
⦁ Join Solvay's EMEA Regional Procurement team, composed of 27 people, where you'll report to the Senior Regional Procurement Site Buyer in Rheinberg.
⦁ As a Site Procurement Buyer, you will support the management of all sourcing & tactical purchasing activities of all goods and services required for the site in accordance with the Solvay Procurement Governance. You will work in collaboration with the category managers to contribute to the elaboration of the categories' strategies and support the implementation at the site level. By collaborating with relevant site operational stakeholders, you will analyze spend evolution and operational issues, actively supporting the development of spend optimization opportunities and driving operational improvements. You will implement and monitor procurement policies and processes. Finally, you will develop and maintain relationships with local suppliers.
⦁ You will be accountable for:
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and payment terms.
- Manage site contracts within authorized limits, aligning with defined category strategies.
- Execute spot and emergency purchases for the site within agreed authority, implementing risk mitigation plans as needed.
- Support procurement strategies, performance plans, policies, processes, and contracts. This includes aiding in supplier relationship management for local site suppliers and contributing to transversal initiatives for spend optimization and operational improvement.
- Participate in procurement networking sessions and actively collaborate with key stakeholders.
- Escalate process deviations and claims to the relevant management.
- Ensure timely price updates and follow-up within systems.
- We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode. You will be expected to be present on site at least 3 - 4 days per week.
About you
⦁ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
⦁ At least two to three years of procurement experience, industrial experience is a plus.
- Competencies
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Production plant technical knowledge
- Regional regulatory knowledge
- Digital procurement experience
- ERP & business warehouse proficiency
- Full professional proficiency in English and German
- Behaviors
- Collaborative
- Take initiative and ownership
- Positive and open-minded
- Eager to learn
About the pay and benefits
- Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country base pay reasonably expected for this role is € 66000 to € 80000, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.
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