Indirect Procurement Buyer

Solenis•United States of America, Delaware (Remote), DE

3d•$77,270 - $113,322•Remote

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery 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 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. As Indirect Procurement Specialist you are primarily responsible for creating a competitive environment within the Solenis supply base, achieving cost reduction and cash flow targets within North America. Responsibilities include: 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 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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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