Provisioning & Accounts Payable Operations Trainee - French Speaker (F/M/X)

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 operations team is integrated in the Procurement Service Line (PSL) department, and it's an end-to-end process focused on the creation and tracking of purchase orders (PO) and on processing the related supplier invoices.

As a Provisioning & Accounts Payable Operations Trainee, you will mainly be accountable for the Purchase Orders (PO) creation in SAP and follow-up of these purchase orders (materials/services) mostly for delivery dates and prices in case of non-perfect matching, by applying the agreed tolerance rules/procedures. You will get the opportunity to contribute to our Global Business Services in Lisbon and have a positive impact on the Solvay Group. You will be accountable for:

• Creating the Purchase Orders and be responsible for the follow-up

• Ensure invoice processing in a timely manner

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to handle outstanding payments, by maintaining close relationship with our customers

• Manage customer requests via ticket or phone, prioritizing urgent requests

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement methodology, taking direct ownership of proposed initiatives

We offer a 12-month internhsip 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 and a good level in French are required. Any additional language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch) is an advantage.

• Accounting and SAP knowledge are a plus.

Behaviors:

• Excellent team player with a positive attitude

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Adaptability and willingness to learn

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.

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