NA Indirect Domain Buyer

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced NA Indirect Domain Buyer to support Indirect sourcing and supplier management activities across North America. This role operates as an individual contributor within a regional procurement team, responsible for managing 20M Euro of indirect spend. The Procurement Buyer will lead Indirect sourcing initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive value through cost optimization, process efficiency, and effective supplier management. Based on experience and performance, there may be opportunities to take on broader or global category responsibilities.

Scope: North America focus within a broader Americas procurement organization
Structure: Individual contributor role within a regional team
Growth Opportunity: Potential to expand into global category responsibilities based on experience and performance
Travel: Limited travel as required

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across assigned indirect spend categories, including RFx execution, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract support
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Finance, Operations, Facilities) to understand business requirements and provide procurement guidance
• Deliver value through cost savings, cost avoidance, and demand management initiatives
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and issue resolution
• Support implementation of regional procurement strategies aligned with global objectives
• Identify opportunities for spend consolidation, supplier rationalization, and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and systems
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support sourcing decisions
• Collaborate with global and regional procurement teams to share best practices and align approaches
• Support contract lifecycle activities, including renewals and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering
• 8+ years of experience, preferably in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Preferred to have experience managing or supporting indirect spend categories (e.g., professional services, contingent labor, HR services, etc)
• Demonstrated experience supporting sourcing events and supplier negotiations
• Familiarity with procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Icertis, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making

Skills

• Demonstrated success in negotiating, sourcing and delivering spend optimization
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and sourcing activities simultaneously
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently within a matrixed, multinational organization
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 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)

Pay

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $98,000 to $140,000 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.

About Us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. 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.