Global Indirect Domain Buyer

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.

We are looking for:
This mission comes as a support to the team of Indirect Procurement. We manage all non-IT Indirect related topics for Global/transversal contracts and EMEA needs.

We count on you for:
Contract negotiations & management:
- Develop RFx and initiate sourcing strategies based on results of market analysis, emerging trends and proven technologies all in line with the various business objectives of Syensqo;
- Support and lead major negotiations within your perimeter;
- Formalize the contracts and service level agreements (SLA's) and KPI's with suppliers;
- Deploy the contracts within your own perimeter and communicate to all relevant stakeholders;
- Organize and participate in supplier evaluation and define action plans for the suppliers;
- Create contingency plans in order to handle service, delivery or quality problems;
- Ensure the correct administration of procurement documents, respecting defined procedures.

Business partnering:
- Create a business partner approach with key stakeholders to define strategies to optimize spend and contracts;
- Coordinate and lead internal project teams to ensure timely completion of goals and sourcing strategies;
- Develop market & customer needs knowledge;
- Collect relevant financial and regulatory information, and follow market trends within your segments and other support segments, perform market research and identify and analyze potential suppliers;
- Collect, analyze and anticipate the demands and needs of internal customers and prescribers and integrate them into Category Strategies and projects.

Strategic planning:
- Follow market trends & become a market expert for the categories within your portfolio;
- Stay current on information regarding key suppliers and competitors.

You will bring:
- Strong negotiation and business analysis skills;
- Experience in an international environment;
- Self-starter that requires little oversight, proven leadership and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to multitask, change gears quickly, analyze, assess and make appropriate recommendations;
- Ability to demonstrate a consistent approach to working with others, have a high degree of honesty, integrity and ethics;
- Good working knowledge of current and leading edge technologies in Procurement and e-Business tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English (French is a nice-to-have);
- Excellent presentation and networking skills.
- 5-7 years of Procurement experience related to the purchase of a variety of different general expenses packages, preferably in the chemical or similar industry;
- Master in Business/Management or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Economics or equivalent by experience;
- Broad based understanding and experience negotiating contracts within the indirect spend domain;
- Strong business/commercial experience in conducting negotiations, maintaining good business relationships and establishing strategic alliances.

Additional information:
Location: Lisbon (Portugal) or Bollate (Italy);
Hybrid working (this position would be expected to be in the office 1 to 2 days per week).

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.