Regional Procurement 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 :

 A Regional Procurement Buyer to manage the contracts and purchase process for the Greenville, TX and Havre de Grace site. 

We can count on you to:

Negotiating Purchasing Contracts:

• Purchase spot buys per authority limits
• Validate the ‘spot’ nature of the Purchase Request.
• Source and negotiate local contracts with selected suppliers/subcontractors
• Manage local suppliers/subcontractors.
• Define purchasing needs with internal customers. Develop request for quote.
• Ensure the administrative follow-up of the contract.
• Respect contracts and local framework agreements ensuring consistent application of contract conditions

Manage Purchasing Contracts:

• Responsible for the implementation of contracts at the site
• Promote automation, use of e-catalogues and reduction in spot buys.
• Negotiate and select local suppliers, manage the relationships and participate in supplier assessments.
• Manages site spend between 10M- 20M Euros, works in partnership with Category team of the spend covered by Group contracts.
• Deploy and follow up central contracts by promoting use of contracts to the entire site/all relevant users
• Support site as needed in RFx preparation and contracting (based on supplier knowledge, site needs…). Emphasis on site knowledge and impact on RFP/RFQ prep

Evaluate and Improve Purchase Performance:

• Identify and lead productivity actions with Site Management (Site Productivity Plan) and communicate/collaborate with the Purchasing and Purchasing Service Line, especially issues that need to be addressed at corporate level.
• Frequently assess internal client satisfaction and foster ways of improving purchasing processes based on feedback received.

Manage the purchasing processes and activities:

• Represent the Site  towards the Purchasing and SBS  Purchasing Service Line
• Act as the day-to-day single point of contact between the Site and Purchasing /Purchasing Service Line.
• Meet on a regular basis with internal customers to understand and communicate purchasing needs.
• Provide inputs on Site needs and priorities to Corporate and GBU Purchasing.
• Forward orders above authority limits requiring ad-hoc treatment to appropriate Purchasing team.
• Manage claims on site for site contracts and for category contracts, escalating to category buyer if needed.

Communicate with Purchasing Service Line by:

• Ensure compliance with the provisioning channels and processes.
• Ensure all necessary information is transferred to Purchasing Service Line to manage the process.

You can count on us to:

Provide excellent training and development opportunities at Syensqo

You will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• 3+ years experience in purchasing process and contract negotiations
• Knowledge of contracts
• Analytical skills
• Ability to negotiate, collabortate, influence, and make an impact
• Preferred experience with SAP
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $84,000 - 106,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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.