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Solvay Site Procurement Manager (F/M/X) in Devnya, Bulgaria
Job ID
28588
Site Procurement Manager (F/M/X)
Regular
Devnya, Bulgaria (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Devnya,Bulgaria)
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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.
About the role
Our Devnya Procurement team, composed of 7 people, is integrated into the Solvay Procurement Function and focuses on procurement in collaboration with different Devnya site teams and following Solvay Procurement governance and process.
As a Site Procurement Manager , you will work on the purchasing and ordering activities of all goods and services to support the key site stakeholders. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the site spending and supplier baseline optimization and positively impact on the site's financial performance.
You will be accountable for:
Spend Analysis and identification of internal customers’ needs based on a good understanding of their goals and challenges, develop the most appropriate sustainable, technical, and economical solutions, and formalize these specifications in an appropriate format (RFI, RFP)
Negotiate price and contract terms and manage purchase orders and contracts within your authority limits to capture market opportunities while ensuring adequate buying channels.
Manage suppliers to maintain relationships with key suppliers and ensure quality, safety, and compliance with our Code of Business Integrity.
Promote sustainable sourcing practices and developments
People management - the ability to manage and motivate people, coach and empower them, and guide them in their personal and career development.
Performance of the procurement team including monitoring key performance targets, and accountability for total spending and saving targets
We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode (possibility for max.3 days/week work from home)
About you
University degree in Economics or Engineering
3+ years of relevant/similar industrial experience, at a plant
10+ years of procurement experience
Competencies:
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
The ability to work well in a team environment
A high degree of adaptability to changing business needs and effectively managing multiple priorities
Fluent English (Resumes must be sent in English)
Behaviors:
Leadership and integrity
Effective communication
Team spirit
Multicultural awareness
About the pay and benefits
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. 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: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, 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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Job ID
28588
Regular
Devnya, Bulgaria
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