Senior Regional Procurement Site Buyer (F/M/X)

Senior Regional Procurement Site Buyer (F/M/X)

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.

About the role

• Join Solvay’s EMEA Regional Procurement team, composed of 27 people, where you’ll report to the Regional Procurement Manager as part of the site leadership team. In this role, you will lead procurement for the Rheinberg site, managing total site spend, sourcing, and tactical purchasing, while driving savings targets and continuous improvement. You will also collaborate with stakeholders to identify priorities, issues, and opportunities for cost-effective solutions. As part of this role, you will manage all sourcing & tactical purchasing activities of all goods and services required for the Rheinberg site.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Collaborating with the site’s stakeholders to identify priorities, needs, challenges, areas for improvement, smart alternatives, and cost-effective innovation opportunities.
  • Managing total spending and achieving savings targets within your scope.
  • Overseeing the sourcing, negotiation, and management of local and regional contracts, in coordination with Category Leads.
  • Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives with the support of Regional Procurement Management.
  • Enhancing procurement performance by regularly assessing client satisfaction, incorporating feedback, and driving productivity initiatives in collaboration with site management.
  • Ensuring the proper application of processes, including the use of appropriate buying channels, by all stakeholders within their scope. Implementing and monitoring compliance according to the regional and global category strategies, medium and small Capex procurement plans, policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Implementing Procurement strategies and action plans at the site based on global procurement guidance principles.
• We offer a permanent contract with a hybrid working model, combining on-site work in Rheinberg and remote work (two to three days per week). Additionally, you will travel to different sites once a month.

About you

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of two to three years of industrial experience in a plant environment and at least four to six years of experience in procurement roles.
• Fluency in both German and English is required. Knowledge of French and Spanish is a plus. The CV must be submitted in English.
• Strong understanding of the purchasing process and country/regional regulations.
• Experience with digital procurement tools, such as SAP Ariba (E-auction), is advantageous.
• Behaviors:
  • Strong leadership abilities with a deep understanding of technical and plant processes.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to drive impact and influence, coupled with strong analytical skills.

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 German base pay reasonably expected for this role is €83.000 to €104.000, 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 in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay’s pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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