Global Category Manager - Remediation & Capex (F/M/X)

Solvay 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.

About the role

As a Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for the design of global category strategies for Remediation & CAPEX, optimizing value, and driving continuous improvement across the organization. Your role operates within a hybrid organizational structure, balancing global leverage and coordination with regional needs and specific market dynamics. You will collaborate closely with the Sites, business stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure alignment and effective execution of category strategies. You will be accountable for: 

• Develop and Deploy Global Category Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive global category strategies for Remediation and CAPEX (including Technical/Environmental Services, Consulting, Engineering, and IOT), prioritizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), risk management, and sustainability, while driving standardization and simplification across regions.
• Expert Category Management and Risk Mitigation: Act as a subject-matter expert, monitoring market trends and potential disruptions, and identifying/mitigating risks to ensure business continuity and supply security.
• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Select, evaluate, and manage strategic suppliers, driving negotiations and contract creation/updates (including EPC/EPCm strategies), and monitoring performance against KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Trusted Advisor and Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing insights on technical/commercial specifications and building strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., Remediation Experts, GEC, Industrial Directors) to align on needs and deliverables.
• Project Execution, Spend Analysis, and Cost Savings: Execute Remediation project sourcing requirements (RFQ to PO), analyze supplier spend and saving trends, and proactively propose, implement, and monitor cost savings initiatives.
• Compliance and Digital Procurement: Ensure strict adherence to all relevant policies (e.g., Procurement Handbook, Ecovadis/TfS), regulations, and ethical standards, while promoting the use and growth of e-tools (SAP MM, Convergence) for efficient operations.

We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Business Administration.

8 to 10 years work experience in Category Management/Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, preferably in the chemical industry or a related sector.

Proven track record of developing and executing successful category strategies in a global organization.

2/3 years of experience in Site Remediation and Project procurement experience is a plus.

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation Skills

Behaviors:

• Teamwork & Stakeholder Management
• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving & Results-Driven

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is:

• 84 000€ to 105 000€,per year in Belgium 

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.

Benefits:

• 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: 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.

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 €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 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.