Senior Procurement Buyer

Solstice Advanced Materials

. Execute category strategies aligned to Solstice’s business plan, including Site Procurement .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeColonial Heights • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $80,773 - $101,017 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Partner with site Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to translate requirements into sourcing strategies and executable plans
Support sourcing projects, supplier transitions, preferred supplier programs, and category governance initiatives
Establish and manage supplier Kaizen Business Alignment Events
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 adherence to enterprise contracting policies and platforms (e.g., LEAP) and regulatory/commercial requirements
Mitigate risk through appropriate terms, including liability, IP, data protection, and export controls, and ensure documentation accuracy
Improve working capital through payment term optimization, inventory strategies such as VMI/consignment, and lead-time reduction
Support site tactical procurement escalations, reconciliations, and reporting
Drive root-cause analysis and preventive actions
Serve as the first point of contact for procurement support at assigned sites and identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, operational efficiency, and procurement effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong analytical skills
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave
12 Paid Holidays