
Site Procurement Manager
Solvay
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Collonges-au-Mont-d'O • France
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Salary
💰 €53,000 - €67,000 per year
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Industrial experience (at least 2–3 years at an industrial production site)
- Procurement experience (6–8+ years)
- Negotiation skills and a collaborative mindset
- Technical background in production plant operations
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Benefits
- Solvay Cares program: minimum 16 weeks of parental leave for all employees; includes healthcare, disability, and life insurance coverage
- Well-being priority: promotes work–life balance, flexible arrangements including part-time or hybrid work (role-dependent), and an Employee Assistance Program offering physical and mental health support
- Professional development: internal talent prioritized for career progression, access to training platforms, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for mentoring and knowledge sharing, and free language courses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementnegotiationsupply chain managementcontract managementsavings initiativessupplier performance managementcomplianceanalytical skillsproduction plant operationsbusiness administration
Soft Skills
collaborative mindsetleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementprioritizationinnovationcost-effectivenessmonitoringescalation management
Certifications
Master’s degreeBachelor’s degree