Procurement Trainee (F/M/X)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Solvay scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 Service Connection Support team, integrated in the GBS Procurement Service Line, focuses on promoting the standard services and pushing for more compliance for any stakeholder in our processes.
As a Procurement Trainee, you will build on your service / process knowledge and connectivity to the users and different teams.
You will be accountable for:
Supporting the local organizations to utilize the Procurement services at its best, sharing best practices and identify areas of improvement which could generate process competitive advantages for the entire scope
Promoting and reminding standard services and how to access them to avoid any recurring non-compliance
Easing and promoting self-service approach using standard solutions
We offer a 12-month internship (full-time) based on a hybrid working mode (2x a week at the office in Carnaxide).
About you
Relevant education degree.
Competencies:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
English proficiency
SAP knowledge is a plus
Behaviours:
- Proactive with a high level of initiative
- Customer-oriented with good level of problem solving skills
- Ability to interact with all levels in the organisation, as well as strong collaboration and communication skills
About the pay
Equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is € 940 - € 1,040 per month in Portugal
Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes other incentives (lunch allowance; home office allowance; birthday day off; 15 vacation days and discounts with partner companies)
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: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or 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.
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.