Procurement specialist

Solenis LLC; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Training courses (internal)

Creche facility

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Solenis Hyderabad Global Excellence Centre seeks a Procurement Specialist, Indirect, to execute regional indirect procurement strategies across India, Middle East and Africa. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and lead RFQ/RFP processes with strong negotiation and analytics skills.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in business or supply chain, 10+ years indirect procurement experience, and proficiency with SAP, Ariba, and Coupa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree is optional but beneficial.
• At least 10+ years indirect procurement experience and a track record of cost savings.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with stakeholder management.
• Experience with category management and procurement analytics.
• Regional exposure across India, Middle East, Africa is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute indirect procurement strategies and sourcing for India region.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, quotes evaluation, and contract management.
• Identify new/alternate vendors and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Support working capital efforts and extend favorable payment terms where possible.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into procurement plans.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls.
• Maintain regional contract tracker and renewals; implement process improvements.
• Utilize SAP, Ariba, and Coupa for sourcing and spend analytics.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Data analytics

Procurement metrics

Regional experience

Time management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in business or supply chain

Master’s degree (Optional)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honouree.

At our Global Excellence Centre (GEC) in Hyderabad, we support Solenis’ global operations by driving excellence in IT, analytics, finance, and other critical business functions. Located in the heart of the IT hub, the GEC offers a dynamic work environment with strong career development opportunities in a rapidly growing yet stable organization. Employees benefit from world-class infrastructure, including an on-campus gym, recreation facilities, creche services, and convenient access to public transport. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

We're Hiring: Procurement Specialist

Location: Hyderabad India - Hybrid Full-Time | Permanent

Job Description

The Procurement Specialist, Indirect will execute regional indirect procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings and process improvements across India, Middle East, Africa region. This role requires good communication, fundamental Stakeholder management and negotiation skills. This role demands core expertise in the categories below.

• Indirect Services – HR, Professional services, Consulting, Marketing, Facility Management
• Other in directs – CAPEX, Fleet, IT, MRO, Travel, etc.
• Logistics and Warehousing

The role demands experience in the areas below

• Spend Analytics
• Strategic sourcing process
• CAPEX sourcing process
• Cost reduction initiatives.
• Contract Management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories.
• Drive sourcing process for indirect categories including baseline preparation, RFQ/RFP preparation, Quotes/bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract management.
• Identify New/Alternate vendors to the RFP wherever applicable.
• Conduct benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Contribute to the Working Capital initiatives and support payment terms extensions with vendor according to global guidelines.
• Support sourcing activities for green field/brown field projects wherever applicable.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and internal controls.
• Maintain the regional contract tracker and ensure timely renewals of contracts.
• Process Improvement: Streamline procurement processes, reducing complexity and improving efficiency.
• Implement and maintain procurement systems, tools, and technology.
• Performance Metrics: Cost savings targets.
• WAPT Targets.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Master’s degree (Optional)
• Minimum 10+ years of indirect procurement experience.
• Proven track record of cost savings and process improvements.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with category management, profound knowledge on in directs.
• Experience with data analytics and procurement metrics.
• Regional experience.
• Effective time management skills, analytical, financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience and working knowledge of SAP, Ariba, Coupa.

Benefits

• Access to huge array of internal and external training courses on our learning system (free)
• Access to self-paced language training (free)
• Birthday or wedding anniversary gift of INR 1500
• Charity work once a year, to give back to the community
• Company car, phone if required for role
• Competitive health and wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development with numerous opportunities for growth
• Creche facility
• Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
• Electric car charging stations
• Hybrid work arrangement e.g. 3 days in office
• Internet allowance
• No-meeting Fridays
• Parking on site (free)
• Relocation assistance available
• Staff hangout spaces, enjoy games like carrom, chess
• Transport by cab if working the midnight – 7am shift
• Well-connected to public transport, only a 10 min walk to office

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. Solenis is constantly growing. Come and grow your career with us. At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team. At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or in the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Not seeing a role that best fits your career goals? Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team with a brief note on how you believe you can best apply your skills and bring value to Solenis.

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.