Procurement Operations Representative - Italian Speaker (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role  

Our Procurement Operations team is integrated in the Procurement Service Line (PSL) department, and it's an end-to-end process focused on the creation and tracking of purchase orders (PO) and on processing the related supplier invoices.  

As a Procurement Operations Representative, you will work mostly on PO creation, update, and follow-up to support the warehouse and purchasing department. Making sure that the material arrives on time to ensure the good functioning of the factory.   

You will get the opportunity to contribute to our Global Business Services in Lisbon and have a positive impact on the Solvay Group.  

You will be accountable for:  

• Creation of Purchase Orders in SAP   


• Follow up on these Purchase orders mostly for delivery dates and prices in case of non-perfect matching, by applying the agreed tolerance rules/procedures  


• Follow up on material/service delivery on time   


• Manage customer requests via ticket or phone  


• Prioritize urgent requests   


• Maintain close relationships with our customers  

We offer a fixed-term 9-month contract based on hybrid working (2 days per week onsite) mode.

About you 

Relevant education degree. Relevant work experience in provisioning, accounting, customer service, or similar activities is a plus.

Competencies:  

• Knowledge and experience working in SAP environment (plus)  


• Fluency in English and Italian is mandatory, with Spanish as an appreciated additional language


• Excel / office tools knowledge  

Behaviors:  

• Excellent team player   


• Analytical and problem-solving skills  


• Positive attitude and adaptability  

About the pay 

Equitable pay for all: compensation is determined based on the role. The base pay expected for this role is: 

• €1200 per month in Portugal 

Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes other incentives (an amount of 10,20 EUR / day lunch allowance; 45 EUR / month home office allowance; health and life insurance) 

Benefits: 

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.  


• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.  


• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.  

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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