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Solenis

Solenis

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consulting
Energy

Senior, Expert

Wilmington, DE, USA

This role is hybrid in the Wilmington headquarters.

Category
IT Project Management
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
Communications
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in administration/IT or related field of study. MBA or master’s degree in supply chain/Procurement, highly desirable
  • 10 years of global procurement experience with at least 5 years of managing IT spend in a multinational corporate environment
  • Experience developing and negotiating complex IT contracts
  • Ability to work autonomously and perform against tight deadlines with multiple priorities
  • Excellent analytical, presentation, problem solving and multi-tasking skills including PowerPoint and Excel
  • Expert negotiation skills – Should be able to drive optimum value through award of commercially sound contracts
  • Professional communication skills – Should be able to communicate with peers, customers and vendors internally and across cultures
  • Professional and effective facilitations skills – Should be able to facilitate group discussions across cultures and to executive level
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment – Should be able to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Attention to detail – Should be able to follow up on feedback to ensure positive outcomes
  • Collaborative team player – Should be able to establish solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally – up to 10% travel
  • Excellent information management skills and strong in the use of Microsoft Office, including the ability to write reports and spreadsheets to a high standard using Excel and Word.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with the IT team, functional stakeholders, budget owners and the regions through regular communications and value added procurement support
  • Be the internal and external reference point for IT related procurement questions on assigned categories
  • Translate IT objectives and strategies into regional or global sourcing strategies and work closely with functional stakeholders and the regions to execute accordingly. Manage cross-functional efforts to identify and implement improvement opportunities (included but not limited to, outsourcing, demand management, globalization of supply, supplier consolidation, reducing supply complexity and renegotiation of existing contracts)
  • Oversee, complex, cross-functional sourcing activities ensuring engagement and buy in from IT, functional stakeholders and the regions through the process
  • Assess contracts to identify business opportunities and mitigate risk
  • Develop annual cost savings and working capital improvement plans and supplier performance targets
  • Execute PFIs/RFP’s and oversee supplier negotiations as required
  • Ensure a smooth transition of new sourcing initiatives to IT Operations and assist IT with resolution of critical supplier performance issues
  • Ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are an intrinsic part of sourcing and contract development efforts. Performance metrics and extended pay terms should also be considered
  • Present the status of strategic sourcing projects, improvement initiatives, performance to budget and category strategies to executives, stakeholders, budget owners and regions
  • Ensure a strategic procurement approach is considered in all IT sourcing activities
  • Remain up to date on market and category trends and implement improvements accordingly
  • Improve working capital performance through extension of pay terms
  • Negotiate rebates into contracts where appropriate
  • Participate in the review and update of category related policies
  • Support as a mentor to junior category manager and leads
  • Ensure compliance with corporate product, procedural, regulatory, environmental and corporate social responsibility policies
  • Supplier led innovation

Solenis produces specialty chemicals for industries that use a lot of water, such as pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining. Their products help these industries manage water treatment and improve their processes. Solenis offers customized chemical solutions and services, including performance monitoring and consulting, to tackle specific challenges faced by their clients. After merging with Diversey, they expanded their offerings to include cleaning and hygiene solutions. What sets Solenis apart from competitors is their focus on sustainability, helping clients reduce their environmental impact while maintaining efficiency and meeting regulations. The main goal of Solenis is to support industrial operations in achieving both operational efficiency and sustainability.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wilmington, Delaware

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The potential IPO in 2025 could provide significant capital for further expansion and innovation.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with HEIDELBERG and PhaBuilder, position Solenis at the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions.
  • Recent acquisitions like Aqua ChemPacs and Lilleborg enhance Solenis' Diversey portfolio, offering new growth opportunities in eco-friendly and cleaning solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The chemical sector's historical struggles with IPOs could pose financial risks if Solenis goes public.
  • Integrating multiple acquisitions and partnerships may present operational challenges and strain resources.

What makes Solenis unique

  • Solenis' focus on water-intensive industries and tailored chemical solutions sets it apart from competitors who may offer more generalized chemical products.
  • The merger with Diversey has significantly broadened Solenis' product and service portfolio, enhancing its market reach and capabilities.
  • Solenis' commitment to sustainability and environmental compliance provides a competitive edge in industries increasingly focused on reducing their environmental footprint.