Logistics Buyer

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Chemours is seeking a Logistics Buyer to join our Procurement team! In your position, you will report directly to the EMEA Logistics Manager at our Kallo, Belgium location.

As a Logistics Buyer, you will be part of a close-knit team where you will contribute to Chemours’ success by understanding the business logistics needs and procure corresponding services at lowest total cost of ownership.

Your responsibilities in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• You will collaborate with our different business unit stakeholders to understand their present requirements & future needs, identify opportunities for improvement, develop & implement new alternatives, lower the total cost of ownership. You will also be responsible for translating the requests from our internal customers towards the suppliers within the global network.
• You will maintain your logistics competency and expertise in Chemours by:

• Studying latest developments in the logistics market/logistics industry in terms of systems, processes and technologies
• Bringing logistics expertise to the business units
• Participating in logistics trainings, conferences, events, etc
• Understanding & staying up to date about local & international legislation & regulations related to cross border logistics & foreign trade
• You will be responsible for procuring logistics suppliers, building partnerships and providing operational support services in transportation: forwarders, carriers, warehouse and/or 3PL providers. You will lead tenders in Europe and participate in global tenders.
• You will monitor and drive suppliers’ evaluations, incorporate the performance levels in the negotiations and translate the offer from the suppliers towards the internal customers. You will also maintain transport rates, contracts and operating procedures.
• You will get the chance to perform logistics studies and projects as a project leader. With these projects, you will provide assistance to the business units and Procurement teams on areas such as new business, new markets, supply chain transformations, etc.

The Following Is Required For This Role

• Master or Bachelor level degree with 3-5 years relevant work experience in Logistics.
• Communication and negotiating skills.
• Language skills: English, Dutch are really required to be able to maintain all written and verbal communications (other European languages are an asset but not a must).
• Strong knowledge & capability in logistics and supply chain (domestic & international)
• PC skills: Microsoft applications are the basics for daily usage. Transport Management System, SAP is a plus (but not a must).
• Interpersonal competences, networking skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to identify and define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Being able to set priorities, organize work and implement action items.
• Openness to change, proactively seeks optimization and continuous improvement.

The Following Is Preferred For This Role

• Procurement experience and/or commercial experience in a logistics environment is a strong plus.
• Project management skills
• Strong affinity with regulatory & compliance reference texts.
• You like to multi-task and you are stress-resistant
• We are looking for a strong and positive personality who is eager to learn and picks (new things) up easy. Also affinity with our fast business; logistics, will help a lot to have fun in your job and to be successful!

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company-paid Volunteer Days

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in Local Currency)

€63,840.00 – €99,750.00

Chemours Level

24

Annual Bonus Target

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say “We Are Living Chemistry.”