Senior Regional Procurement Site Buyer (F/M/X)

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About the role

• Our EMEA Regional Procurement team is integrated into the Solvay Global Procurement Organisation department.
• As a Senior Procurement Regional Site Buyer, you will be a member of the site Leadership Team and you will manage and coordinate all sourcing & tactical purchasing activities of all goods and services required for our Rosignano (LI) production site.
• You are leading the local procurement team and the implementation of the Solvay Procurement processes and Governance to ensure efficient procurement operations.
• You will lead specific transversal purchasing regional initiatives and/or contribute across the entire region spend portfolio for Opex & Capex.
• You will be accountable for:

• The site's stakeholders relationship management to identify priorities, needs, issues, areas of improvement, smart alternatives and cost-effective innovation opportunities
• Sourcing, negotiating, and managing local and regional contracts within your scope in coordination with Category Leads (CL) when applicable
• Accountable for total spend and saving targets in your perimeter
• Implementing and monitoring compliance according to the global/regional category strategies, medium and small Capex procurement plans as well as the policies, processes and procedures
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement Procurement performance by frequently assessing requesters/clients' satisfaction, considering feedback and identifying/leading productivity actions with sites and regional procurement management

• We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid-working mode (present on site at least 3/4 days per week).

About you

• University degree in Engineering, Science, Economical/Business Administration or similar. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of industrial experience working at a plant and a minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in Procurement roles.
• Competencies:

• Understanding of technical & plant processes.
• Knowledge of contracts, country/regional regulations.
• High familiarity with digital tools.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Use of e-sourcing tool.
• Italian.
• English.

• Behaviors:

• Proactive in tackling challenges and confident in setting and achieving stretch goals.
• Problem-solver, react rapidly and take ownership.
• Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and to take initiatives.
• Proven ability to interact and influence all levels internally and with suppliers.
• Accomplished negotiator with capability to generate value creation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability lead in a multicultural environment.

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 French base pay reasonably expected for this role is 49000 to 62000€, 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: 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.