Job ID 32429 **Procurement Sustainability Manager (F/M/X)** Regular My candidate profile (https://career2.successfactors.eu/careers?company=solvaysa&lang=en\_US&career\_ns=job\_application&career\_job\_req\_id=32429) 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** + Our Procurement Performance & Excellence team, part of Solvay Global Procurement, focuses on the key enablers that are Performance, Global process ownership and Sustainability. + As the Procurement Sustainability Manager, you will support the Head of Procurement Sustainability in implementing the sustainability strategy within Procurement. You will own and coordinate ESG risk management, supplier engagement, and sustainability integration into procurement processes. This role is hands-on, focusing on execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement. + You will be accountable for: + Driving Sustainability Strategy: Support the development and communication of the sustainability strategy, and contribute to project implementation through research and best practice insights. + Integrating Sustainability into Operations: Collaborate with category managers to embed sustainability into sourcing and supplier development, while tracking and reporting on key sustainability KPIs. + Fostering Supplier Engagement: Coordinate with suppliers and their CSR teams on sustainability initiatives, and support external collaboration efforts. + Supporting Team Learning and Development: Work with the Procurement Academy Manager to organize sustainability training and provide guidance on certifications and best practices. + Managing Sustainability Data: Collect, validate, and report sustainability data for internal and external use, ensuring accuracy and transparency. + Enabling Digital Collaboration: Partner with digital teams to streamline data exchange and benchmarking for sustainability performance + We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode. **About You** + Relevant education degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.Relevant work experience in procurement, sustainability development and operational management, preferably in the chemical industry or a related sector, is a plus. + Competencies + Strong analytical skills + Good negotiation skills + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills + Fluent in English; other languages are a plus + Experience with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office, and knowledge of procurement tools (e.g., SAP, BW, ERPs, reporting tools) + Behaviors + Strong initiative and autonomy + Results orientation + Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and international environment + Motivated, fast-learning team player, showing initiative, flexibility, determination, and professionalism + Able to think strategically and “out-of-the-box,” rigorous and curious, with strong relationship-building skills + Strong interest in understanding procurement value levers and curiosity to go beyond the status quo **About the pay and benefits** + Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Portugal base pay reasonably expected for this role is 46.720 € to 58.400 €, 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. + 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. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition. + At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. 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. \#LI-MG1 \#LI-Hybrid \#senior Job ID 32429 Regular