Transition & Sourcing Manager

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 highly motivated individual to manage the relationship with the IT shared service provider to oversee changes, disputes, and TSA (Transition Service Agreements) termination and to build, implement, and assume the sourcing of third-party key suppliers as our Transition & Sourcing Manager. 

We count on you for:

• Ensure delivery of transition services and maintain up-to-date TSA documentation.
• Monitor shared service providers, meet SLAs and financial goals for transition services, and ensure invoice payment conforms to TSA.
• Develop relationships with shared service stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Manage disputes and incidents, and proactively escalate when necessary.
• Coordinate changes to TSA, oversee approval process, and align IT roadmaps.
• Plan and structure the service exit process with the shared service provider and align with the internal roadmap team.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer at the end of TSA.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategy for digital & IT strategy in alignment with business strategy.
• Develop IT vendor management expertise and evaluate key suppliers.
• Coordinate stakeholders during the RFP/contract preparation process and participate in contract term negotiations.

You will bring:

• Strong job experience in similar roles
• A Master's degree in a relevant field of study
• Ideally procurement or finance background with IT focus, similar and relevant experience interesting as well
• Desired skills:
  • Negotiation, be the guardian of Syensqo Group Interests
  • Contract Management
  • Finance & legal skills
  • Business process operations   
• Desired Behaviours 
  • Result orientation, influence & impact
  • Empowerment & accountability
  • Organization, anticipation
  • Adaptability, including in terms of working hours
  • Business acumen
  • Team spirit, building relationships, collective accountability, Coaching        
  • Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

You will get:

• A great opportunity to be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey in Syensqo Business and Digital & IT environment
• A dynamic, multicultural, and innovative team

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefit package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Smart working applicable

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.
• As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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