Regional Logistics Category Buyer

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life.
Our purpose—we bond people, ideas, and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress, and to create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science.
In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today's and tomorrow's megatrends.
As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals, and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, and water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social, and environmental challenges.
You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future.
**We are looking for**
- A Latin America Logistics Buyer to be in charge of the development, management, review, and implementation of the Overseas and Inland logistics procurement strategies relating to LAM export sea flows (FCL / LCL), ISO tank - Rental, Bulk shipping (Vessel chartering), Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Warehousing, Bulk terminal storage, and Surveyors
**We count on you to**
- Manage the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting of Logistic Supplier Performance (LSP) in order to meet the regional and global LAM requirements
- Working with Solvay GBUs and LSPs, managing Logistics Projects, and providing Logistics expert support to CAPEX projects when required
- As a member of the Americas Logistics Procurement Team, to be responsible for, and lead negotiations with Shipping Lines for FCL trade flows in and out of the Americas region
- Manage costs in a volatile Maritime market through the development of competitive cost suppliers and the consolidation of the incumbent supplier base
- Responsible for the proactive communication to Solvay GBUs of current and upcoming logistics market changes
- Enforce, monitor, and evaluate purchasing strategies in relation to stakeholders, internal customers, and suppliers
- Work closely with Solvay GBUs / Supply Chains to monitor and analyze logistics data in order to ensure volume trends are, and performance is, in line with agreed expectations
- Be responsible for the management of the LSP base (number of suppliers, commercial and performance evaluation, QSE, among others) and for ensuring the successful implementation of Logistics Procurement processes
- Be responsible for Risk Management (Financial risk, HSE risks, among others.) of selected LSPs in order to ensure on-time and safe delivery to Solvay end Customers as well as the security of Sovay products/shipments during transport
- Ensure that Solvay's LSP base and logistics performance meet changing environmental, regulatory, and technological changes
- Work closely with Solvay GBUs to set and agree on clear requirements and expectations relating to the Logistics Procurement Team and LSP's performance
**You can count on us for**
Value for you
- The LAM Logistics Buyer role provides the opportunity to work at both regional and global levels for a leading Global Chemical Producer
- This position will enable the incumbent to manage relationships across a wide-ranging internal customer base and with global and regional external logistics service providers in challenging and ever-changing markets.
In addition, the Logistics Buyer will gain extensive experience working with other cross-organizational teams such as Finance and Legal
- Existing influencing, analytical, negotiation, relationship management, maintenance and development, Project management and implementation, global and regional tender management, and implementing skills will be improved whilst new skills are developed
- Success in this role will open the door to other employment opportunities in Solvay
**You will bring**
Education and experience
- College degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management position in Logistics, Sales, or Procurement in the LAM region
- Experienced with Category Strategy development, implementation, and management
Technical skills
- Fluency in English and Portuguese is mandatory.
Any other language is a plus
- Negotiation
- RFx management (Preparation / Launch / Analysis / Reporting)
- Excellent communication and presentation.
- Strong relationship management (external and internal stakeholders)
- Analytical
- Market Research
- Google Workspace
- Knowledge of the main ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platforms (e.g. Xeneta)
**You will get**
- 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
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