Solvay

Recruitment

• Develop, execute, and implement talent sourcing and acquisition strategies.
• Write and publish internal/external job postings using Solvay’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Source and interview candidates engaging candidates and conducting unbiased behavioral-based interviews.
• Manage candidates by being the first impression and Solvay contact person to candidates throughout the recruiting process.
• Track candidates and positions in the ATS, ensuring all applicants are correctly dispositioned in accordance with local compliance requirements.
• Recruit local market to fill critical needs by developing recruiting strategies for site-specific recruiting channels and partnerships.

Talent Acquisition Intern – F/M/X

Customer Support

• Assisting with the entry, monitoring, and tracking of customer orders to ensure timely processing
• Managing and organizing shipping documents, invoices, and customer files in cooperation with the Logistics and Credit teams
• Ensuring customer information and order details are accurately updated in our ERP/CRM systems
• Supporting communication between Customer Service, Sales, and Logistics to help resolve minor shipping or delivery delays
• Helping the team compile weekly or monthly reports on delivery performance and order status
• Identifying simple ways to streamline administrative tasks within the OtC workflow

Order-to-Cash Customer Service Trainee

Payroll

• Execute the payroll processes and ensure the controls and follow-up in collaboration with the local Payroll team as well with the external payroll provider to ensure the timely and up-to-standard delivery of Payroll service.
• Guarantee the monthly payroll closure activities aligned with the implemented processes and workflows.
• Monitor data quality in the given HR, Time and payroll systems according with the implemented validation routines and audits.
• Analyze new legislation and HR rules, and assess their impact on the processes, procedure and tools.
• Support to internal customers on payroll and time related queries through proper and approved communication channels.
• Deliver information to the external legal authorities and ensure monthly/yearly reporting and payment obligations.

Global Payroll Operations Specialist, French Market

Collections

• Managing and analyzing a customer portfolio to identify payment trends and risks proactively.
• Driving cash flow optimization by mastering key financial metrics (DSO, Overdue %, Payment Terms) and executing strategies to meet targets.
• Building strong relationships with customers across various channels to negotiate payments while maintaining a positive customer experience.
• Acting as a business partner to internal stakeholders (GBUs, Sales, Credit, AR, OTC), collaborating to resolve disputes and accelerate the payment cycle.
• Leading root-cause analysis for blocked payments, ensuring quick resolution to secure prompt revenue collection.

Cash Collections Representative

Procurement

• Supporting sustainability approach across the Procurement organization to meet Solvay ambitions.
• Assisting in the implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives within procurement.
• Leading campaigns for Supplier 3rd party assessments (Ecovadis) and TfS audits.
• Managing the process of supplier evaluations and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards.
• Reporting Corporate Social Responsibility progress of the procurement teams.
• Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators related to procurement sustainability.
• Supporting the buyers for the supplier onboarding process on Ecovadis.
• Providing guidance and assistance to buyers in integrating sustainability criteria into supplier selection.
• Deploying the Human rights due diligence policy.
• Ensuring that human rights considerations are integrated into procurement practices.
• Participating in Together for Sustainability workstreams and developing new initiatives according to Group needs.

Procurement Sustainability Analyst Intern

• Work with site stakeholders to identify priorities, needs, issues, areas for improvement, smarter alternatives, and cost-effective innovation opportunities
• Lead the Spend Review Challenges (SRC) at the site, implement savings initiatives, and support site operations while monitoring and executing global/regional category strategies
• Source, negotiate, and manage (or leverage) local and regional contracts within scope, in alignment with the defined category strategy where applicable
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, ethical standards, and company policies, including strict governance, appropriate purchasing channels by all stakeholders, and adherence to safety standards
• Manage supplier performance, including safety (based on internal stakeholder monitoring), and proactively address escalated issues

Site Procurement Manager

Operations

• Learn treasury operations related activities such as bank account reconciliations, deal confirmation and settlements in the EMEA region and In-House-Bank.
• Support the team in monitoring and reporting the bank fees and learn more about banking systems and international business involving multi-currency transactions.
• Cash & forex management: Cash release to banks requested by Corporate Treasury and other departments; check FX exposure & counterparty risks in the respect of the limits set by Risk Management and daily bank account reconciliations.
• Compliance of Treasury operations with group governance, global & local regulation and follow-up internal controls in scope.
• Review bank fees statements & follow up of fees discrepancies with contracts and contribute to Treasury project (Data management review, account rationalization, implementation of SAP4HANA).

Treasury Operations Trainee

• Creation of Purchase Orders in SAP
• Follow up on these Purchase orders mostly for delivery dates and prices in case of non-perfect matching, by applying the agreed tolerance rules/procedures
• Follow up on material/service delivery on time
• Manage customer requests via ticket or phone
• Prioritize urgent requests
• Maintain close relationships with our customers

Procurement Operations Representative, Italian Speaker

Administrative Assistant

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operations in collaboration with the leaders.
• Answers phone calls, schedules meetings, and supports visitors exhibiting polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Coordinate and organize arrangements for on-site meetings, special ceremonies, conferences, workshops, and/or lunches including hotel reservations, scheduling of facilities, menu selections, and preparations of agendas and programs.
• Submission of expenses and management of Purchase Orders (PO's) and invoice payment on SRM7/EZ BUY SAP and follow up.
• Management of catering, travels, hotels, transport.

General Counsel

• Executing the regional legal strategy to support Solvay’s growth in Asia Pacific, considering broader industry shifts and public sentiment.
• Leading a small, multi-jurisdictional team, fostering an environment where different perspectives drive innovative legal solutions.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the regional leadership, delivering a broad range of legal services helping to guide Solvay’s industrial and commercial footprint in the region.
• Assessing complex risks in a shifting regulatory landscape, particularly regarding environmental stewardship, trade, and corporate integrity.
• Collaborating with global teams to protect our intellectual property and navigate complex partnerships in the region.

Head of Legal Services, APAC

Supply Chain

• Overseeing the transportation, warehousing, packaging, and unloading/loading operations and making sure they all operate in a safe and efficient way while maintaining compliance with all regulations.
• Direct reporting responsibility for leading a team of approximately 10 site logistics operators responsible for loading, packaging, and shipping finished products at the plant.
• Coordinating daily with the site team, including production, maintenance, quality and safety, to ensure efficient operations.
• Planning & coordinating the movement of raw materials, finished products and packaging operations on-site with safety as the top priority.
• Implementing supply chain improvement projects at the site level, including digital incentives for SAP, APS and TMS.

Supply Chain Manager

Account Manager

• Develop and execute account plans, including forecasts.
• Develop forecasts at the appropriate level of accuracy to enable inventory management, financial performance, and achievement of service levels for customers.
• Deploy Sales Excellence methodologies and tools.
• Maintain up-to-date information about customers and competitors within the assigned territory and provide regular local market intelligence to the Business Director and Marketing team.
• Develop and manage a Phenol and P&I customer portfolio in Brazil.
• Develop and manage a co‑products customer portfolio and oversee product allocation on a worldwide basis.
• Plan and lead contract negotiations and close deals.
• Manage customer complaints and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Proactively manage pricing targets.

Account Manager, Phenol

Cash Collections Representative, German Speaker

• Maintain and regularly update the Wave system in close collaboration with the logistics teams; ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with operational realities.
• Lead the KPI project related to logistics and supply chain performance; review and analyze 3rd-party logistics (3PL) performance together with plants.
• Update, maintain, and improve Power BI dashboards and reports; enhance data visualization, clarity, and usability for operational and management audiences.
• Follow up and support the STAR (optimization and standardization) Logistics transformation project; track milestones, deliverables, and KPIs; coordinate with internal stakeholders and ensure consistency with defined standards, processes, and ways of working.

Supply Chain Transformation Internship, F/M/X

Vice President

• Drive strategic growth initiatives for the business unit in alignment with strategic imperatives.
• Define strategic objectives with potential counterparts: develop approaches, structure agreements, and lead negotiations.
• Provide strategic leadership: define and execute the strategic roadmap for the business, ensuring alignment with global objectives.
• Project management: oversee execution of large-scale internal and external projects, including transformation initiatives and footprint analysis.
• Market analysis and insights: conduct market research and financial analysis to support strategic decisions and identify new business opportunities.
• Innovation and growth: propose forward-thinking solutions to address market challenges, including new partnerships, projects, and alternative business models.