US Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw materials, technical materials, plant services, and logistics are safely and reliably secured at the lowest-possible cost.
• Guarantee uninterrupted operations and superior customer service.
• Interface directly with, and influence, the organization far beyond the immediate procurement team.
• Provide business and margin environment insights to Business and Product Managers.
• Monitor vendor performance and provide commercial support when performance issues arise.
• Seek offers, launch RFQs, negotiate, and align vendor deliverables with INEOS standards.
• Network with other INEOS companies to improve efficiency/cost.
• Develop and deliver procurement strategies for all categories.
• Guide periodic market reviews, benchmarking, and renegotiation to protect margins.
• Coordinate with businesses, operations, maintenance, and supply chain to anticipate needs and demand.
• Oversee the development, negotiation, and administration of supplier contracts.
• Review contract language in detail, particularly indemnification, liability, insurance, and warranties.
• Evaluate individual performance relative to goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of front-line procurement experience within the chemical industry.
• Supervisory skills.
• Profound knowledge of Procurement and Procurement Management.
• Experience of leading teams in a diverse working environment.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Advanced analytical and economic analysis skills.
• Good understanding of SHE aspects in relation to production and distribution of chemicals.
• Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and practices.
• Knowledge of contract law and ABC regulations.
• Knowledge of business accounting principles and practice.
• Fluent in KPI tracking.
• Ability to work with MS-Office and SAP tools efficiently and effectively.