Site Procurement Manager (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

Our Procurement team is integrated within the Regional Procurement organization and collaborates closely with site leadership and global/regional category teams.
As the Site Procurement Manager (SPM), you will work on managing the total site spend, driving savings initiatives, and ensuring full compliance with Solvay Procurement Governance to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective site operations.
You will get the opportunity to lead strategic procurement activities, influence key stakeholders, and have a positive impact on site performance, cost optimization, and supplier management.

You will be accountable for:

● Partnering with site stakeholders to identify priorities, needs, issues, improvement areas, smart alternatives, and cost‑effective innovation opportunities

● Leading Spend Review Challenges (SRC), implementing savings initiatives, and supporting site operations while deploying global/regional category strategies

● Sourcing, negotiating, and managing (or leveraging) local and regional contracts in alignment with defined category strategies

● Ensuring compliance with regulations, ethical standards, company policies, governance rules, buying channels, and safety requirements

● Managing supplier performance, including safety monitoring, and proactively addressing escalated issues

We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode (minimum 3–4 days per week onsite).

About you

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Relevant work experience in industrial environments (2–3+ years) and procurement (6–8+ years).

Competencies:

● Negotiation skills and collaborative mindset

● Technical understanding of production plant environments

● Analytical skills and proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Behaviors:

● Strong leadership

● Proactiveness, impact, and influence

● Ability to challenge the status quo

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: 53,000 € – 67,000 € per year in France.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower depending 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 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees, plus healthcare, disability, and life insurance coverage
● Well‑being focus: work‑life balance, flexible part‑time or hybrid arrangements (depending on role), employee assistance program with physical and psychological support
● Professional development: internal mobility prioritized, access to a training platform, participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERG), 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.

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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