Job Description

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

As a Procurement Performance Manager, you will support the development and implementation of the Procurement performance strategy across Source to Contract and Procure to Pay processes. You will contribute to operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement through performance monitoring, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. You'll be accountable for:

• Performance management: Support the deployment of the End-to-End Procurement performance strategy; monitor KPIs and ensure consistency, progress, and alignment with target; identify performance gaps and support action planning; develop forecasting models and enhance spend transparency; contribute to the annual budget monitoring process
• Compliance and Control: Support compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal control requirements; identify improvement areas and contribute to continuous improvement plans; manage internal controls and address policy deviations
• Payment and Treasury Oversight: Monitor payment compliance and prevent cash leakage and act as key contact for Treasury on payment-related policies and improvements
• Knowledge and Reporting: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Procurement tools, processes, and accounting standards and ensure timely and accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Ad-hoc & specific projects: Provide performance-related analysis to internal stakeholders and Act as a senior internal consultant on Procurement Excellence topics

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode (2 days per week onsite).

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering. Relevant work experience of 6+ years in procurement or finance domains. Accounting background is a plus.

Competencies:

• Fluency in English
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement / management
• SAP experience in the Procurement domain and knowledgeable in dashboarding tools

Behaviors:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural and international environment
• Customer-focused and agile, with a leadership mindset

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:

• 48,400 EUR to 60,500 EUR per year in Portugal

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.

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.

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.