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 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row.

Employment Type: Full-time

Contract: Contract of employment (UoP)

Role: Packaging Procurement Manager

As Packaging Procurement Manager, you will report into the Packaging Procurement Leader - Europe and will be responsible for covering various packaging categories across the organization's different business units in Europe. This is a critical role for our Procurement team and includes a complex scope of responsibilities.

This role creates foundational value for all stakeholders for a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Responsibilities will include all aspects of procurement within the packaging category. This role will work to achieve and exceed quality, cost, and service performance targets for European operations.

This role will work with cross-functional teams in Europe to create, maintain, and/or change packaging supply strategies to deliver an effective and sustainable Total Cost of Ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain sustainable cost models to understand cost drivers and price transparency.

Create, Implement, and Sustain category strategies for all packaging categories within scope.

Develop different award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership

Work cross functionally on cost savings projects

Review contracts ensuring compliance around pricing, payment terms, volume commitments, and rebates.

Provide problem solving solutions for service-related issues

Own Supplier Management Process from identifying, qualifying, and supporting the business relationships

Negotiating with vendors to reduce costs, improve service, quality, and working capital.

Ability to work in fast paced high-pressure environment where change is constant

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of work, e.g., Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.

2-4 years of procurement experience.

Packaging experience

Must have strong analytical skills – an advanced level of proficiency in Excel and/or other data tools.

Mathematical and reasoning skills

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

SAP experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

Must be able to learn quickly and work in a challenging environment.

Strong written and oral communication skills

Decisive decision maker and problem solver

Ability to work cross functionally with teams to balance solutions in accordance with budget, schedule, and tools.

Technical communication skills – ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, findings & recommendations to all stakeholders.

Ability to influence others to adopt new ways of thinking, change habits, increase engagement, and improve processes.

What We Offer:

Hybrid working schedule

Private medical care by Lux-MED

Life insurance and Travel insurance

Employee retirement plan (PPE) after trial period

Sports card (Multisport) - partially employer-funded

Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Families

How to Apply
Interested? Send us your CV. We look forward to reviewing your application and will reach out if there’s a match to arrange a brief exploratory call. All candidates must be eligible to work in the EU area.

Solenis is proud to be an employer that gives equal consideration to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

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