Provisioning & Accounts Payable Operations Trainee (F/M/X)

About the role 

Our Procurement operations team is integrated in the Procurement Service Line (PSL) department, and it's an end-to-end process focused on the creation and tracking of purchase orders (PO) and on processing the related supplier invoices.   

As a Provisioning & Accounts Payable Operations Trainee, you will mainly be accountable for the Purchase Orders (PO) creation in SAP and follow-up of these purchase orders (materials/services) mostly for delivery dates and prices in case of non-perfect matching, by applying the agreed tolerance rules/procedures. You will get the opportunity to contribute to our Global Business Services in Lisbon and have a positive impact on the Solvay Group. You will be accountable for:  

• Creating the Purchase Orders and be responsible for the follow-up 

• Ensure invoice processing in a timely manner  

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to handle outstanding payments, by maintaining close relationship with our customers 

• Manage customer requests via ticket or phone, prioritizing urgent requests   

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement methodology, taking direct ownership of proposed initiatives     

We offer a 12-month internhsip based on a hybrid working mode (2x a week at the office in Carnaxide).

About you  

Relevant education degree. 

Competencies:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)  

• English proficiency is required; any additional language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch) is an advantage. 

• Accounting and SAP knowledge are a plus. 

Behaviors:  

• Excellent team player with a positive attitude 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Adaptability and willingness to learn  

About the pay  

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 € 940 - € 1,040 per month in Portugal  

Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes other incentives (lunch allowance; home office allowance; birthday day off; 15 vacation days and discounts with partner companies) 

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.