Strategic Buyer Aroma North America

Syensqo

$95K — $119K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Chemistry, or Economics; MBA is a plus
  • 3+ years of strategic procurement experience, preferably in chemicals or manufacturing
  • Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
  • Collaborative mindset with stakeholder influence ability
  • Fluency in ERP systems, ideally SAP
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data and market signals

Responsibilities

  • Stay ahead of emerging trends and supply chain dynamics for strategic advantage
  • Craft and deploy sourcing and category strategies aligned with business goals
  • Negotiate agreements and lead supplier performance reviews
  • Finalize and execute supplier contracts and compliance controls
  • Identify and deliver cost savings and innovation opportunities
  • Manage procurement risk and uphold sustainability standards
  • Utilize SAP and digital platforms for execution and reporting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to join an exciting growth company
  • Full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
  • Opportunities for growth and learning
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
  • Long-lasting customer relations and varied tasks in a leading chemical company
Full Job Description
We are looking for:

At Syensqo, we're on a bold journey to redefine the future of specialty chemicals-and we want you to help lead the way. As a Strategic Raw Material and Procurement Manager for Aroma Performance, you'll play a critical role in the procurement of key raw materials that fuel innovation across our global operations. Positioned at the crossroads of market intelligence, supplier strategy, and business transformation, you'll manage a high-impact product portfolio that supports Syensqo's commitment to sustainable growth within our Aroma Performance business.

We count on you to:
  • Global Market Insight: Stay ahead of emerging trends, supply chain dynamics, and cost movements-turning data into strategic advantage.
  • Strategic sourcing: Craft and deploy forward-thinking sourcing and category strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Supplier partnerships: Negotiate high-value agreements, lead performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Contract leadership: Finalize and execute supplier contracts, SLAs, and compliance controls across the value chain.
  • Value creation: Identify and deliver cost savings, innovation opportunities, and productivity improvements.
  • Risk and ethics: Proactively manage risk and promote Syensqo's high standards in procurement ethics and sustainability.
  • Operational excellence: Use of SAP and digital procurement platforms to ensure seamless execution and reporting.


You can count on us for:
  • We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
  • A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
  • Opportunities for growth and learning
  • Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds
  • Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world's leading chemical companies.


You will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Chemistry, or Economics; MBA is a plus
  • 3+ years of strategic procurement experience, preferably in the chemicals or manufacturing sector
  • Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across stakeholders
  • Fluency in ERP systems (ideally SAP) and procurement best practices
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market signals to support smart, strategic decision-making


You will get:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $95,000.00 to $119,000.00 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
  • 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
  • Training platform for all employees
  • Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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