About this role
<h2><strong>About INEOS Styrolution</strong></h2> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">INEOS Styrolution is the number one producer of high-performance styrenics, offering a broad portfolio that comprises styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS, and advanced styrenics. The company delivers customized solutions for customers across automotive, healthcare, electronics, household, construction, packaging, toys, sports and leisure sectors. With more than 90 years of innovation in material science and 14 production sites worldwide, INEOS Styrolution combines global reach with local expertise to meet the evolving needs of its customers. This includes bringing safe, sustainable, and high-performing products to market and supporting their efforts toward meeting their sustainability targets. INEOS Styrolution is fully owned by INEOS Group. </span></p> <p>More information: <a href="http://www.ineos-styrolution.com">www.ineos-styrolution.com</a></p> <p> </p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Current Opportunity</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job Title:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Procurement Lead - Strategic Site Buyer</span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong style="font-size:14.6667px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span>Antwerp</span></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Position</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As our Site Buyer in Antwerp, you will take ownership of the indirect spend demands for our production site. Your main goal is to ensure supply security by overseeing the procurement processes. You will be the link between technical requirements and our commercial goals, ensuring that our site operates efficiently, safely and on budget.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">What you will do</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strategic Procurement & Governance:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Establish and optimize standardized, compliant procurement procedures and best practices.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Spend Management:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Optimize our company spending through needs analysis, tendering, and negotiations for large-scale projects to secure the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Supplier & Contractor Management:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Build and maintain a reliable partner base through structured selection, evaluation, and risk management.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Contract Lifecycle Management:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Develop strategies for contract renewals, negotiate high-level terms, and monitor performance, specifically supporting Capex projects.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Leadership:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lead, coach, and develop your direct report(s) to enhance the overall contribution of the department.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Collaboration:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Actively participate in the EMEA and global INEOS procurement networks to create synergies and share market intelligence.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">What you bring</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Education and Knowledge:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Economics, Engineering, or an equivalent relevant field.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Fluent in both Dutch and English.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in procurement software such as SAP MM and COUPA.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">General Experience:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Approximately 8 years of relevant experience in a similar role as a Procurement Leader or Lead Buyer for technical procurement.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven experience within an international industrial environment, such as the petrochemical, pharma, chemical, oil and gas industries.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferably at least 1 year of experience in a leadership or managerial role.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Technical Skills:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In-depth expertise in technical procurement techniques, methods, and market trends.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of engineered equipment, technical materials, and services.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced skills in contract management and contracting law.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Solid understanding of P2P (Purchase-to-Pay) and S2S (Source-to-Settle) processes.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Competencies & Behavioral Skills</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Analytical & Commercial Mindset:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Ability to manage complex projects and understand the financial impact of procurement decisions.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Negotiation Power:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Capability to reach mutually beneficial agreements with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication, with a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Leadership:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Natural coaching skills to motivate and develop team members.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Result-Oriented:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Consistent maintenance of high standards and service levels, even under pressure from various stakeholders.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Independence:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Proven ability to thrive in an autonomous role, with the skills to organize work efficiently within the set frameworks.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Location</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This opportunity is located at our production site in Antwerp, Belgium.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p><strong>We Have Great Chemistry</strong></p> <p><br>We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.</p> <p> </p> <p>We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.</p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Due to a recent system update, we are occasionally experiencing technical issues with our online application process. If you are unable to complete your application, please send your documents directly to [email protected].</span></p> <p> </p> <p>Your INEOS Styrolution Recruitment Team</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>#LI-EH1</p>