EMEA Inland Logistics Procurement Intern
Belgium - Brussels, BE
Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
At Syensqo, you’ll be part of a specialized chemical company where innovation shapes everyday life. The solutions we create help people work smarter, travel further, and enjoy life more fully. When you join us, you contribute to something tangible - real impact across industries and communities worldwide: Advancing Humanity!
Your role:
You will join our EMEA Inland Logistics Procurement team and play a key role in shaping how we move materials efficiently and sustainably across the region. Reporting to the EMEA Inland Logistics Procurement Manager, you will be based in Brussels, Belgium.
In this role, you will take ownership of procurement strategies for inland logistics across EMEA, focusing on domestic bulk transportation. You will work closely with our Global Business Units and Supply Chain teams, while building strong partnerships with logistics service providers.
Your work will directly influence cost efficiency, operational performance, and customer experience—giving you real visibility and impact across the organization.
What you will do:
- You will lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities with logistics service providers, ensuring the best value for the business while maintaining high service standards;
- You will collaborate across functions - working with Procurement Excellence, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and project teams - to design and implement effective procurement strategies;
- You will support strategic projects, including CAPEX initiatives, by bringing your logistics expertise to the table.
- You will analyze logistics data and performance trends to ensure alignment with expectations and identify opportunities for improvement;
- You will manage supplier relationships end-to-end, from performance and compliance to sustainability and risk management;
- You will proactively identify risks (financial, operational, HSE) and lead mitigation actions when needed;
- You will ensure suppliers meet environmental, regulatory, and technological standards across regions;
- You will work closely with internal stakeholders to define clear service expectations and continuously improve outcomes.
What you can expect:
- This role offers you the opportunity to operate at both regional and global levels in a leading international chemical company;
- You will build relationships across a diverse internal network and with key external partners in a dynamic, fast-evolving logistics environment;
- You will gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Finance and Legal, strengthening your business acumen;
- You will continuously develop your skills - through formal training and hands-on experience - in areas like negotiation, stakeholder management, analytics, and change management.
What you bring:
- You have a university degree in business, supply chain, logistics, transportation, or chemical engineering;
- You bring at least one year of experience in logistics procurement or logistics sales within an international environment, ideally with exposure to the EMEA region;
- You communicate proficiently in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
How you work:
- You enjoy negotiating and finding balanced, value-driven solutions;
- You are comfortable managing sourcing processes (RFI/RFQ) and working with data to support decision making;
- Experience with tools like Keelvar, SAP, Power BI, or AI-driven solutions is a big plus;
- You build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate clearly, both in meetings and in written communication;
- You think analytically, challenge assumptions, and use data to guide your actions;
- You are curious and adaptable - you are willing to learn, re-learn and unlearn, and grow continuously;
- You take initiative, stay focused, and are motivated to improve processes and drive change.
Why this role is for you:
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership early in your career, work in an international environment, and make a visible impact on both operations and strategy - this is an opportunity worth exploring. At Syensqo, your ideas, energy, and ambition will help shape how we advance humanity together!
You will get:
- Competitive gratification;
- Food allowance according to the Syensqo bar.
Additional information:
- Position located in Belgium, Brussels;
- Hybrid working model.
About us
- Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
- At Syensqo, 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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