Procurement Sourcing Specialist – eSourcing Operations

About the role

As a Procurement Sourcing Specialist within Solvay’s Sourcing Desk, you will support eSourcing activities across the organization. Working closely with Buyers and other stakeholders, you will help design, configure and run sourcing events that drive efficiency and value.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Buyers to gather business requirements, specifications and previous RFx documentation for sourcing initiatives.
• Identify suitable suppliers, manage RFI processes and ensure complete tender packages for RFPs.
• Configure and oversee the full lifecycle of eSourcing events, including supplier onboarding, communication, timeline management and monitoring.
• Run ad‑hoc eSourcing processes such as eAuctions, address supplier queries and analyse responses against predefined criteria.
• Create contract templates from event data, maintain supplier information and update pricing, savings and sourcing metrics in the system.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Relevant work experience with a solid understanding of procurement principles, sourcing best practices and market dynamics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a focus on process optimisation.

Required skills

• eSourcing platforms
• eAuctions
• Contract template creation
• Data management for supplier and pricing information

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a hybrid working model (2 days onsite per week for Lisbon‑area employees, 2 days per month for others).
• Opportunity to work in a global chemistry leader and contribute to sustainable sourcing initiatives.