Raw Material Buyer

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

**Role Overview**

**We are looking for**:
A Raw Material Buyer who will report to the Global Procurement Manager for Composite Materials.

**We count on you for**:
The key objective for this role is to secure supply, manage risk and create value through active management of a portfolio of raw materials (20-25 MEUR), including, but not limited to:

- Drive limited scale continuous improvement projects within EMEA to improve the overall performance of the function
- Support Senior Category Managers as needed and a part of on the job training/ development
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and identify opportunities for improvement and proactively evaluate potential business opportunities to match supplier capabilities with business partner needs.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with Solvay's suppliers as well as interact with senior management and external personnel to coordinate efforts and resolve supplier issues.
- Take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned commodities, including cost drivers, trends, and supply risk assessments.
- Analytical Thinking / Problem Solving - Sorts through complex issues, identifies alternatives and makes recommendations. Integrates information from multiple sources, assesses and communicates it accurately.
- Takes ownership - finds opportunities and drives to resolution. Sets high standards of performance for self and others. Self-starter, eager to drive improvement and change.
- Teamwork / Responsiveness - Enjoys and thrives working with others.
- Able to respond promptly to urgencies.
- Values diversity of thought. Incorporates others ideas into decision making.
- Leadership - Sets or influences direction beyond own area of responsibility; drives performance improvement.
- This is considered a Strategic Procurement role and DOES NOT include issuing and tracking Purchase Orders (which is managed at plant level).

Performance Objectives:

- Performance objectives are Cost (saving impacting P&L) Cash and beyond: Portfolio Management, Contracting, Consolidation, Sustainability, E-auction.

**You will bring**:

- 5-7 years’ experience in Sourcing procurement activities in an international environment.
- A bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Economics, Business, Supply Chain or related field; MBA is a plus.
- An accomplished negotiator with demonstrated success in situations where suppliers may possess greater leverage.
- Consistent track record to balance multiple projects/responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities as well as differing priorities with internal stakeholders.
- Strong performer obsessed with interaction & influence at all levels internally and with suppliers.
- A self-starter /High level of autonomy/pro-active.
- Good process and analytical skills to understand market trends & raw materials.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strategic and analytical skills.
- Alignment with Solvay values/behaviors.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, experience with e-sourcing tools and SAP is preferred.
- Experience sourcing Chemicals is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written English communication & presentation skills.

**You will get**:

- Competitive salary
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
- Training platform for all employees.
- Free language courses (24 languages available).
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
- Hybrid position that can be based in the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium or Italy, preferably close to our sites;

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**About us**

After 50 years, we are going back to the Moon... Solvay Materials are making it possible once again for Humans to return to the Moon. Check here our Artemis missions with NASA: we will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.

Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities