Procurement Manager
Solenis
Procurement Manager
Solenis
Global specialty chemicals for water treatment
About Us
In July 2023, Diversey was bought by Solenis. The agreement unites two of the industry's heavyweights with activities in related and highly complementary markets. Solenis produces sustainable specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, while Diversey specializes in providing solutions and technologies within cleaning, hygiene and infection prevention.
With the acquisition, Solenis has activities in over 130 countries, with 71 production facilities and over 15,000 employees. In 2024, Solenis is Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year. For over 100 years, we at Diversey have worked to further develop and adapt our wide range of cleaning and hygiene solutions.
Our solutions include everything from patented cleaning agents, dosing and dispensing equipment, floor machines, digital monitoring systems, services and advice. Business we serve: Facility Management, Building Service Contractors, Foodservice, Hospitality, Public Sector, Healthcare, Channel Partners etc. We are green at heart and working with sustainable development as a very comprehensive concept that deals with both environmental, economic and social aspects.
Thanks to our long history as a market leader in hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, the name Diversey has today become synonymous with quality and credibility.
Ready to shape the future of procurement? Join us as a Procurement & Sourcing Manager and drive strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier partnerships that make a real business impact.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Procurement & Sourcing Manager to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and cost optimization across the business.
This role will play a key part in delivering cost savings, COGS targets, working capital improvements, supply continuity, and inventory optimization, while partnering closely with regional procurement teams, business leaders, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage sourcing projects to achieve cost savings, COGS, working capital, OTIF, supply lead-time, and raw material inventory targets.
Identify, evaluate, and develop new potential suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and key suppliers, ensuring commercial, operational, and data requirements are consistently met.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with SOX requirements, company policies, and procurement guidelines.
Maintain accurate and timely procurement data across SAP, Coupa, SAC, and other relevant systems.
Prepare regular project updates, reports, and insights for the Regional/APAC Procurement leadership team and country business leaders.
Monitor supplier and market intelligence to ensure business and procurement decisions are based on accurate and reliable information.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver business objectives and continuously improve procurement processes.
Support change management initiatives and drive continuous improvement across sourcing and procurement activities.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement/purchasing, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in the chemical, specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or related industries is preferred.
Experience in contract manufacturing management is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of SAP, Power BI, SAC, SFDC, and Coupa E-Sourcing or similar procurement systems.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and at different levels of the organization.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
Willingness and ability to travel within the country as required; a valid driving licence is preferred/required.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to take on a strategic sourcing role with regional exposure, working closely with business and procurement leaders to influence cost, supply, and operational performance.
If you are commercially minded, data-driven, and passionate about supplier management and sourcing, we would love to hear from you.
Solenis provides specialty chemicals and related services to water-heavy industries, offering tailored chemical solutions for water treatment and process optimization along with performance monitoring and consulting. In practice, customers in large industrial plants rely on Solenis to design and deliver chemistry that treats water, controls contaminants, and helps processes run efficiently, with monitoring to ensure results. The company differentiates itself through a century-long track record, deep industry know-how, a global footprint, customized services, and, after merging with Diversey, a broader portfolio of cleaning and hygiene solutions. Its goal is to help industrial customers manage water use and process challenges more efficiently while reducing environmental impact and staying compliant.
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