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The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honouree.\nAt our Global Excellence Centre (GEC) in Hyderabad, we support Solenis’ global operations by driving excellence in IT, analytics, finance, and other critical business functions. Located in the heart of the IT hub, the GEC offers a dynamic work environment with strong career development opportunities in a rapidly growing yet stable organization. Employees benefit from world-class infrastructure, including an on-campus gym, recreation facilities, creche services, and convenient access to public transport. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.\nWe're Hiring: Procurement Specialist I\nLocation: Hyderabad India - Hybrid\nFull-Time | Permanent Position\nJob Description:\nWe’re looking for a strategic and inquisitive Third-Party Risk Specialist based out of our Hyderabad office to join our procurement team and elevate how we assess, manage, and mitigate supplier risks across our global operations. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in risk management tools (e.g. Coupa or similar), a strong background in supplier risk frameworks, and a collaborative mindset to drive change in a matrixed organization.\nYou’ll support our Global Third-Party Leader in further developing Solenis Supplier Risk Program and work cross-functionally with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, IT and Category Management team to ensure our supplier base is resilient, responsible, and aligned with our business values.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead Sole source reduction program, working with our global category team to assess opportunities and reduce dependency\nMonitor geopolitical, financial, ESG, and compliance risks through our risk technology tools across the supply base, translate risk signal in actionable recommendation to Category team\nCollaborating with Category team to the development and execution of supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies\nDirectly engage with suppliers to discuss risk diligence, residual risks and mitigation action plan across all risk domains in scope.\nIntegrate supplier risk insights into broader Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, especially within manufacturing environments with focus on Sole source reduction, Crisis management, Proactive Risk Management and Climate Risk management\nOwn and optimize the adoption of risk management tools (e.g., Coupa, Interos , Eco Vadis, or similar).\nCollaborate with category leaders to embed risk intelligence into decision-making.\nSupport development and update of supplier risk dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools.\nPartner with internal stakeholders to align risk priorities with business objectives.\nDrive continuous improvement in supplier onboarding, due diligence, and audit processes.\nChampion a culture of transparency, accountability, and proactive risk management.\nQualifications & Experience\n7+ years of experience in procurement or risk management.\nProven expertise in supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies, with strong focus on ESG, Cyber, and Business continuity.\nExperience with risk management tools (e.g., Coupa, Interos, Aravo, Risk methods, etc.). experience\nStrong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills - able to influence across functions and levels.\nExperience working in a matrix organization with global teams and complex reporting lines.\nFluent in English; additional languages are a bonus.\nKey Soft Skills\nCuriosity: A natural drive to ask questions, explore root causes, and challenge assumptions.\nCan-do attitude: Proactive, solution-oriented, and energized by challenges.\nChange Catalyst: Have an impact in leading change management associated to risk initiatives to\nboost adoption across the organization\nCollaboration: Builds trust and alignment across diverse teams and cultures.\nAdaptability: Enjoy dynamic environments and adjust strategies as risks evolve.\nAnalytical thinking: Connects data with business impact to inform decisions.\nWhat We Offer\nA collaborative and purpose-driven culture.\nOpportunities to shape global supplier risk strategy.\nExposure to senior leadership and cross-functional initiatives.\nCompetitive compensation and benefits.\nSome benefits of working with us:\nAccess to huge array of internal and external training courses on our learning system (free)\nAccess to self-paced language training (free)\nBirthday or wedding anniversary gift of INR 1500\nCharity work once a year, to give back to the community\nCompany car, phone if required for role\nCompetitive health and wellness benefit plan\nContinuous professional development with numerous opportunities for growth\nCreche facility\nEmployee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)\nElectric car charging stations\nHybrid work arrangement e.g. 3 days in office\nInternet allowance\nNo-meeting Fridays\nParking on site (free)\nRelocation assistance available\nStaff hangout spaces, enjoy games like carrom, chess\nTransport by cab if working the midnight - 7am shift\nWell-connected to public transport, only a 10 min walk to office\nWe understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement. If your\nexperience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the\nrole, we’d love to learn more about you.\nSolenis is constantly growing. Come and grow your career with us.\nAt Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive\ncompensation, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. 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