DT Manager Finance & Procurement (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 Digital Enablement team is integrated in the Digital Technology (DT) department and represents the major point of interaction with the business operations.
• As a DT Manager Finance & Procurement. you will ensure the robustness, scalability, and efficiency of IT services and solutions supporting operations by leading technology initiatives, fostering collaboration, and aligning IT services with operational objectives.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Team Leadership: Leading and building a team of high-performing Business, Technical, and Data Analysts.
  • Financial Management: Managing, owning, and tracking the finances of business operations-specific IT applications, including budgeting and forecasting.
  • IT Service Delivery: Overseeing the delivery of IT services and solutions, managing contracts and providers, managing change requests, and support activities.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Working with business stakeholders to identify technology needs and opportunities, and developing long-term roadmaps with Solution and Enterprise Architects.
  • Digital Implementation: Leading the implementation of digital tools and platforms to enhance business operations, collaborating with Centers of Expertise for complex changes.
  • Ensuring thorough risk management within Solvay's framework, auditability of operations through documentation, and compliance with applicable policies.
• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Relevant work experience in IT Management, Business Operations Technology, or Digital Transformation Leadership.
• Specific expertise:
  • Senior expertise SAP FI/CO + BPC (+10) ECC6.0 and S4 Hana.
  • Deep knowledge & experience on Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury domains and related DT components.
  • Senior expertise SAP MM  ECC6.0 and S4 Hana.
  • Deep Knowledge & experience on Sourcing,  Provisioning, Account Payable, Travel & Expense domains and related DT Components/solutions.
  • Experience with SRM7, SAP Ariba Commerce automation & e-auction, SAP Concur, Readsoft.
  • Expertise in Ent to End processes for this scope of activity and discussing with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Competencies:
  • IT Demand Management: Expertise in managing demand for IT services and solutions.
  • Programme & Project Support: Deep knowledge in defining requirements and managing feasibility.
  • Stakeholder Relationships: Extensive experience in collaborating with business leaders to identify technology needs and deliver tailored solutions.
  • IT Project Management: Advanced proficiency in managing IT projects to enhance operational efficiency and user satisfaction (both waterfall and agile).
  • Performance Monitoring: Experience in defining and monitoring KPIs for IT services and solutions.
  • Budget Management: Proficiency in managing budgets and facilitating investment appraisals.
  • Emerging Technologies: Adept at integrating AI, RPA, and analytics to innovate business processes.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Basic familiarity with standards like GDPR or SOX to ensure IT solutions meet organizational requirements.
• Behaviors:
  • Proactive Challenge Management: Identifying and addressing challenges in IT service delivery for business operations.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensuring reliable and secure IT solutions.
  • Adaptability: Adjusting to evolving operational needs and technological advancements.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Working effectively with business leaders, IT teams, and vendors.
  • Accountability: Maintaining high standards in IT service delivery and user satisfaction.

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 primary country (Portugal) base pay reasonably expected for this role is 70.960 euros to 88.700 euros, 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: 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

• While the preferred location for this position is Lisbon, Portugal, we might be able to consider other Solvay locations.
• 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.