Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

Reporting into Veolia WTS’ Regional Procurement Manager, Chemicals, Europe, this key regional Procurement Specialist will negotiate the contracts with our chemical suppliers while ensuring a cost-effective supply of chemicals for our business in Europe, developing regional partnerships, supporting new product introduction and streamlining our supplier portfolio.

She/He will work closely with the regional and global functional and procurement stakeholders to support and align sourcing strategies with the business and supply chain needs.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Enable business competitiveness through material negotiations, cost out projects and inflation mitigation while ensuring supply continuity,

• Partner closely with the Category Managers to align the negotiation strategies,

• Manage suppliers’ performance on cost, quality, delivery, cash and compliance,

• Perform continual market analysis and monitor supplier score cards and their improvement,

• Eliminate single/sole sources, qualify new regional and international suppliers.

Core Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Chemistry or similar field, or equivalent work experience required.

• 5 years’ work experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, negotiations with experience in chemicals and packaging across Europe.

• Technical background in chemicals (polymers, solvents, biocides, solvents, amines, phos. products…) is preferable.

• Work knowledge of SAP (must have).

• Good French and English communication skills.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Good understanding of Procurement process and tools.

• Effective in supplier negotiations to maximise saving opportunities.

• Engaged, well-organised, strategic thinker/planner, proactive and self-motivated for success, eager to learn and grow.

• Excellent verbal/written communication, capable of developing presentations and comfortable interacting with internal/external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced multicultural environment in a matrix organisation.

Who are we looking for

Veolia WTS is seeking a thoughtful, dedicated professional with the right skill sets, mindset and behaviour to contribute to the continued evolution of our Procurement Function.

At Veolia WTS, we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

What we do offer

• A chance to work in a company that is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse,

• An attractive remuneration package with fringe benefits including but not limited to: meal vouchers, health and insurance package, double transportation allowance, smartphone with subscription, ..

• To ensure a proper work-life balance, you can work from home 8 days per month! In addition to this home-office policy, we have generous flex hours to further support your work-life balance. We also offer a telework- and internet allowance to facilitate the home office!