Site Buyer (F/M/X)

Solvay; Green River (WY); Remote; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading chemical company as a Site Buyer, where you will manage procurement processes and negotiate contracts for multiple sites in the NAM region. This role offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in procurement while collaborating with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a university degree and significant experience in procurement, particularly within the mining or chemical sectors.

Benefits

Attractive and equitable pay

Minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• University degree or at least 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in mining, chemical plant, or refinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchasing contracts and manage procurement processes.
• Conduct purchasing activities including spot buys and contract negotiation.
• Manage supplier relationships and collaborate with internal customers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

University degree

5 years of relevant procurement experience

Job description

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About The Role

• Our Site Buyer will be a member of the Procurement team and will be responsible for supporting the management of Indirect, Raw Material Distribution, Industrial Gases, etc. Site Buyer will negotiate purchasing contracts, manage procurement processes and drive procurement continuous improvement for one or several sites in the NAM region.
• As a Site Buyer, you will negotiate purchasing contracts, manage procurement processes, and drive procurement continuous improvement for one or several sites in the NAM region. You will get the opportunity to be responsible for developing and leading the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, RFIs and RFPs including the competitive bidding process, service provider selection, and negotiating price and terms/conditions in partnership with internal stakeholders and legal. You will also have the opportunity to develop master service agreements and statements of work with SLAs.
• You will be accountable for:
• Conduct purchasing activities, including spot buys, contract negotiation with local suppliers, and purchase request validation.
• Manage supplier relationships, assessments, and ensure administrative follow-up of contracts.
• Collaborate with internal customers to define purchasing needs and develop requests for quotes.
• Support contract implementation, promote automation, manage site spending, and deploy central contracts.
• Represent the site in procurement matters, coordinate with relevant teams, and drive process improvement initiatives.
• We offer a permanent contract based on remote working mode.
  
  

About You

• University degree or at least 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in mining, chemical plant, or refinery is preferred
• Competencies:
• Must have Procurement experience.
• Knowledge of country /regional regulations
• Knowledge on contracts
• Behaviors:
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to communicate with local senior management
  

About The Pay And Benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the USA base pay reasonably expected for this role is $92,000/yr to $105,000/yr, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
  
  

About Us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, General Business, and Other

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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