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Job Opening ID:  33226

Raw Material Distribution Buyer

Permanent contract

USA - Princeton, NJ, US

Nov 12, 2025

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 Raw Material Distribution Buyer who will provide effective development and implementation of purchasing strategies developed by the Global RMD Manager. The Raw Material Distrubtion Buyer will manage a raw material portfolio purchased through Distributors with a direct impact to the profitability of Syensqo in North America. This position will deliver financial value through sourcing strategies,
managing the distributors, and developing strategic actions to improve total costs. In
addition, the role is also responsible to provide supplier market expertise to the worldwide
network of Raw Material Buyers for Syensqo including rigorous forecasting of short and long
term price trends and availability.

 

We count on you for:

  • Various chemicals sourced through Distributors

  • Cost/EBITDA Targets, CASH improvement, Total Cost of Ownership

  • Forecasting Feedstock and Raw Material Cost and Trends to Syensqo Raw Material

  • network

  • Contract & Vendor Management Portfolio

  • Be a member and sometimes lead Innovation Teams, Project Teams, and/or Global

  • Raw Material Projects

  • Complete Quarterly RFQ’s using e-sourcing tools utilized by the group

You can count on us for:

  • We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company

  • A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company

  • Opportunities for growth and learning

  • Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

  • Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies.

 

You will bring: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Supply Chain, Economics, Business or related field; MBA a plus

  • Experience in Sales/Marketing in the specialty chemical industry a plus.

  • Proactive in attacking challenges and confident in setting and achieving stretch

  • goals

  • An accomplished negotiator with the demonstrated ability to win value in situations

  • where suppliers may possess greater leverage.

  • Adept at using numerical and business analysis to influence organizational and

  • business decisions.

  • Proven ability to interact and influence all levels internally and with suppliers.

  • Ability to communicate and present ideas concisely in a multicultural environment.

  • Expertise in supply contract design and experience in achieving best in class

  • language for commercial standard terms (e.g. competitive price provisions, force

  • majeure, KPIs, etc.).

  • Ability to assess economic trends and conditions as they may impact the supply

  • markets.

  • SAP knowledge a plus

 

You will get:

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $95,000.00 to $130,000.00 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.

  • 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.
  • Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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