Industrial Category Buyer (M/F/X)

About the role

• Our LATAM Industrial Procurement team, composed of 7 people, is integrated in the WW Corporate Procurement BSA department and focuses on OPEX and CAPEX optimization in collaboration with Business Units and Industrial.
• As an Industrial Category Buyer, you will work on OPEX&CAPEX Purchasing , Technical Services and Goods to support all regional industrial plants. You will get the opportunity to contribute to Value Creation and have a positive impact on Group's EBITDA, Cash Generation, Solvay Culture seeding and Supplier Development.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Oversee purchasing categories and align Solvay's needs with market opportunities, including market research and strategy development.
  • Build, negotiate, and manage contracts, price agreements, and supplier relationships, while setting and monitoring supplier KPIs.
  • Ensure health, safety, environment, quality, and delivery standards for the portfolio and drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements.
  • Communicate contract or market changes to stakeholders and coordinate category strategies with Procurement Managers and Global Buyers.
  • Participate in cross-functional, multicultural project teams and promote ethical practices, local compliance, and culture development within the supplier panel.
• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode, typical week is 3 days at sites, two days remote. The main office is at Solvay Paulinia Industrial site and travel up to 30% (between industrial sites in Brazil)

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Production Engineering, Other Engineering or Business Administration with experience in technical equipment & services.
• Relevant work experience in Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil&Gas, Mining or Automotive.
• Competencies:
  • 8–10 years of procurement experience in industrial settings, particularly in OPEX and CAPEX within the chemical industry, with a strong technical background.
  • Skilled in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Fluent in English, basic Spanish, and proficient in Google Tools, MS Office and SAP; adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Behaviors:
  • Pragmatic and results-oriented, with strong logical and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proactive and capable of working collaboratively in cross-functional, matrix teams.
  • Focused on achieving outcomes effectively and efficiently.

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 Brazil base pay reasonably expected for this role is BRL 132.000,00 to 165.000,00 (Base Annual Salary with 30% Periculosity Included), 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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