Indirect Procurement Buyer

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis

The Indirect Procurement Buyer is primarily responsible for creating a competitive environment within the Solenis supply base, achieving cost reduction and cash flow targets within North America. The ideal candidate can:

• Independently develop a sourcing strategy to deliver cost savings and cash flow targets
• Analyze spend data to identify cost savings and cash flow improvement opportunities
• Identify and develop preferred supplier network and achieve supplier consolidation
• Negotiate contracts and purchases of indirect materials and services to ensure best conditions for Solenis
• Collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams to achieve results
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Utilize e-technologies as applicable (i.e.-RFP’s, SFDC, reverse auctions, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with Solenis Environmental, Health & Safety, and Responsible Care programs
• Track results and communicate work progress during on-line meetings at critical milestones and/or regularly scheduled
• Key spend areas will be in the MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) and laboratory categories

 Other responsibilities:

• Support corporate sourcing initiatives – additional requirements to support sourcing team through improvement initiatives such as SAP data improvements, process improvements. Training and support of other corporate groups on sourcing programs and processes.
• Lead NA procurement projects
• Coordinate with Global team as appropriate
• SAP Workflow items (vendor requests, material requests, FAA approval of PO’s, etc.)
• Build strong ensuring relationships with global and regional Sourcing, Supply Chain and other stakeholders
• Prepare analyses and presentations on KPIs with respect to PPV, processes, technology etc.
• Support integration of Solenis corporate acquisitions as related to sourcing initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of work, e.g. Business, Supply Chain, Science or Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant functional experience with a focus on sourcing, supply chain, process excellence, and project/program management.
• Experience with ERPs, supply chain collaboration and e-procurement tools such as SAP, Salesforce.com, Tableau and others
• Excellent knowledge of typical professional computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to work effectively in a geographically distributed organization
• Hands on and problem-solving mentality.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Good team player
• Strong organization capabilities and project management skills;
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven track record of driving results, ability to influence and work collaboratively in cross-regional and cross-functional teams