Category Management

il y a 2 semaines


Brussels, Belgique Solvay Temps plein

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Role Overview

**Position Overview**:
Directly responsible for an annualized Logistic Procurement spend of over US $13 million and providing key support to the management of Solvay’s global FCL Logistics Procurement (over US $ 200 million). The Logistics Buyer EMEA will report into the Global Overseas Logistics Procurement Manager and will be based at the Solvay Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
The Logistics Buyer EMEA will be responsible for the development, management, review and implementation of Logistics Procurement strategies relating to:

- All one-way ISO Tank export sea flows ex EMEA
- EMEA ISO Tank Leasings

As a member of the Overseas Logistics Procurement Team the Logistics Buyer will work closely with Global Solvay Businesses (GBUs) and external Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to achieve competitive advantage for Solvay whilst balancing operational efficiencies and costs.

The Logistics Buyer will also be responsible for improving associated Logistics Procurement and management processes in order to enhance Solvay’s customer service performance.
The Logistics Buyer will manage and develop relationships with Solvay Business Units and external LSPs both at a Global and Regional (EMEA) basis, whilst proactively interacting with all levels of operational and strategic management.

**Position Requirements**:

- Manage the sourcing, negotiation and contracting of LSPs in order to meet the regional ISO Tank Leasing requirements.
- Be responsible for, and lead negotiations with LSPs for one way ISO tank trade flows out of the EMEA region.
- Provide key support in the preparation, launch, negotiation, analysis, management and implementation of global FCL RFQs.
- Manage costs in a volatile Maritime market through the development of competitive cost suppliers and the consolidation of the incumbent supplier base.
- Responsible for the proactive communication to Solvay GBU’s of current and upcoming logistics market changes.
- First point of contact for, and communication point with, GBU’s and LSPs relating to spot rates, Bunker adjustments, Routing guides, SOP’s, invoice discrepancies and pre-carriage.
- Enforce, monitor and evaluate purchasing strategies in relation to stakeholders, internal customers and suppliers.
- Work closely with Solvay GBUs / Supply Chains to monitor and analyze logistics data in order to ensure volume trends are, and performance is, in line with agreed expectations.
- Responsible for the management of the LSP base (number of suppliers, commercial and performance evaluation, QSE etc) and for ensuring the successful implementation of Logistics Procurement processes.
- Responsible for Risk Management (Financial risk, HSE risks, etc.) of selected LSPs in order to ensure on-time and safe delivery to Solvay end Customers as well as the security of Sovay products / shipments during transport.. Also responsible for the lead and communication of a Risk Management Action Plan when required.
- Ensure that Solvay’s LSP base and logistics performance meets changing environmental, regulatory and technological changes.
- Work closely with Solvay GBUs to set and agree clear requirements and expectations relating to the Logistics Procurement Team’s and LSPs’ performance.

**Position Opportunities**:

- The Overseas EMEA Logistics Buyer role provides the opportunity to work at both regional and global levels for a leading Global Chemical Producer.
- This position will enable the incumbent to manage relationships across a wide ranging internal customer base and with global and regional external logistics service providers in challenging and ever changing markets. In addition, the Logistics Buyer will gain extensive experience of working with other cross-organisational teams such as Finance and Legal.
- Existing influencing, analytical, negotiation, relationship management, maintenance and development, Project management and implementation, global and regional tender management and implementing skills will be improved whilst new skills are developed.
- Success in this role



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