Senior Manager Supplier Relationship and Strategy Management

About Us

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 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.

Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Supplier Relationship and Strategy Management to join our Global Sourcing team.

Location: home-based, EMEA region

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the given country without employer sponsorship.

Reporting to: Senior Director Strategic Business Development and Analytics, Global Sourcing

This role involves teaming up with regional sourcing and category leaders to create a Supplier Relationship Management Program, making our connections with key suppliers stronger and boosting vendor performance.

Alongside global category leaders, you'll be crafting processes, templates, and schedules to formalize category strategies, ensuring smooth communication across the entire organization.

Your knack for working seamlessly across teams and regions, combined with a visionary approach to managing both category and supplier strategies, is crucial in fostering internal and external relationships that drive strategic initiatives and add value to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

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Collaborating on Category Strategies with Global Category Leaders

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Establishing Supplier Risk Management Programs

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Overseeing Global Category Reviews

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Fostering a shared vision across our global category structure

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Nurturing key supplier relationships

What You'll Bring:

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At least 5 years in the chemical industry in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing

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Strong communication skills, including fluency in English

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Cross-regional management experience

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Indirect people management experience

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Coordinating and leading others

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Problem-solving

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Decision-making

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Collaborating with cross-regional teams and stakeholders

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Cross-functional leadership

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Business acumen

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Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)

We Offer:

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Permanent Employment: Enjoy job security with a permanent contract after the probation period.

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Attractive Compensation: Benefit from competitive earning potential and perks aligned with the chemical industry collective agreement, including an additional company pension scheme.

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Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of a competitive vacation policy that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Comprehensive Support and Training: Embark on a thorough support and training phase with ample opportunities for professional development.

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Flat Hierarchies: Experience a workplace with flat hierarchies and streamlined decision-making processes.

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Collaborative Atmosphere: Thrive in a pleasant working environment as part of a seasoned and professional team.

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Career Growth: Join a dynamic and growing company with abundant opportunities for career advancement.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis our greatest asset are 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.