Sr Procurement Buyer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Solstice Advanced Materials scores B on the Alion truth index.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic & Category Leadership
- Execute category strategies aligned to Solstice’s business plan, including Site Procurement
- Plan through spend analysis, benchmarking, and opportunity assessments.
- Build multi-year sourcing pipelines focused on productivity, consumption reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Partnership
- Partner with site Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to translate requirements into sourcing strategies and executable plans.
- Support implementation of sourcing projects, supplier transitions, preferred supplier programs, and category governance initiatives.
Supplier Partnership & Performance
- Establish and manage supplier Kaizen Business Alignment Events.
Contracting, Negotiations & Compliance
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements within delegated authority levels.
Execute contracts/SOWs within threshold, partnering with Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Privacy as needed.
- Ensure 100% adherence to enterprise contracting policies and platforms (e.g., LEAP) and regulatory/commercial requirements.
- Mitigate risk through appropriate terms (liability, IP, data protection, export controls), and ensure documentation accuracy.
Operational Excellence & Digital Tools
- Improve working capital via payment term optimization, inventory strategies (e.g., VMI/consignment), and lead-time reduction.
- Support site tactical procurement escalations, reconciliations, and reporting; drive root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related).
- 3-5+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing for indirect categories.
- Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
- Fluent English and strong analytical skills.
WE VALUE
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP Purchasing Modules) and digital sourcing tools (eRFX, eAuctions, AI negotiation platforms).
Strong negotiation and contract management skills, including risk and compliance awareness.
Experience with sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range for this position is $92,889-$116,169. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.