Operational Procurement Lead

INEOS Belgium

Antwerpen

Hybride

EUR 101 000 - 153 000

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Lease car / company car

Extensive health insurance

Flexible income plan

20 statutory leave days + holidays

Flexible working hours

All tools for job (laptop, phone, subs

Résumé du poste

INEOS Belgium is seeking an Experienced Operational Procurement Lead to head the Belgian sites’ procurement team in Geel, Lillo and NOH. You will drive end-to-end P2P, ensure governance, optimise processes and lead supplier collaboration to safeguard operations.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement leadership, strong SAP MM and GEP experience, and a certified approach to cost improvements and compliance. Belgium-based with a focus on O&P operations.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent by experience.
Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) are preferred.
5+ years' experience in a Procurement Leadership role in industrial or petrochemical industry.
Experience with operational procurement tools, systems and process.
Demonstrated delivery of cost improvements and strong governance compliance.

Responsabilités

Setting daily/weekly priorities for the Operational procurement team.
Coach, guide, and develop team members to strengthen their procurement knowledge/expertise.
Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational excellence and satisfaction of stakeholders.
Ensuring the team applies procurement governance, templates, procedures, tools, IGGNs and HSSE standards.
Owns and drives the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process.
Monitor and improve P2P efficiency, data quality and KPI performance.
Resolve supply, delivery and invoice issues to protect operations and business continuity.

Connaissances

Procurement leadership

P2P processes

SAP MM

GEP

Data analytics

Contract management

Formation

Master's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain

CIPS CPSM or equivalent

Outils

SAP MM

GEP

MS Office

e-catalogues

Description du poste

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products, with revenues of around $60 billion. It comprises 36 businesses, each with a substantial heritage in the chemical industry. The production network spans 194 sites in 29 countries worldwide, employing around 21,000 people.

Our O&P Europe business unit, is responsible for the development and growth of the High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene markets for INEOS.
For our procurement service team (Lillo, Geel and Neder-Over-Heembeek), we are looking for a Operational Procurement Lead.

About the role

Ensures efficient, compliant and reliable execution of operational procurement activities for the INEOS O&P EU Belgian Sites (Geel, Lillo, NOH)
Leads and develops the Operational Procurement team ensuring consistent, high-quality Procure-to-Pay (P2P) execution, data accuracy in line with INEOS governance and systems
Focuses on an efficient (lean), day-to-day procurement execution, process adherence and continuous improvement, supplier follow-up, KPI reporting and issue resolution, safeguarding operational continuity
Ensures full compliance with INEOS Policies, processes, procedures and procurement Governance and legal requirements

Responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

Setting daily/weekly priorities for the Operational procurement team
Coach, guide, and develop team members to strengthen their procurement knowledge/expertise
Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational excellence and satisfaction of stakeholders
Ensuring the team applies procurement governance, templates, procedures, tools, IGGNs and HSSE standards

Procure to Pay (P2P)

Owns and drives the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process
Ensure efficient and compliant P2P execution, using SAP, e-catalogues (GEP) and standard processes
Monitors working-capital impact, payment terms and supplier adherence
Manage and monitor procurement team operational KPI's performance
Drive automation, data quality and reduction of manual transactions
Resolve supply, delivery and invoice issues to protect operations and business continuity

Supplier & Delivery Management (Operational Focus)

Ensures reliable and timely delivery of goods and services to support site operations
Monitors supplier performance on delivery, responsiveness and reliability
Resolves operational supplier issues in collaboration with stakeholders
Supports supplier onboarding and qualification processes

Governance & Continuous Improvement

Drive improvements in processes, tools, digitalisation and data quality
Maintain audit readiness and complete documentation procurement activities
Promotes compliance and process discipline across the procurement team by acting as a role model for integrity, compliance and professional procurement conduct
Monitors operational KPIs (P2P cycle time, Automation rate, Data quality, OTIF, Forecast & transaction accuracy) and identifies inefficiencies and implements improvement actions

Profile

Level of education & experience

Master's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent by experience
Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) are preferred
5+ years' experience in a Procurement Leadership role in industrial or petrochemical industry
Experience with operational procurement tools, systems and process
Demonstrated delivery of cost improvements and strong governance compliance

Technical skills

Expert knowledge of operational procurement and contract management tools
Understanding of technical equipment, materials and services in a chemical plant context
Strong analytical ability (cost models, benchmarking, supplier risk)
SAP MM and MS Office proficiency; GEP is a plus
Deep knowledge of procurement and contract management with advanced commercial and negotiation capabilities
Local language and fluent in English, ability in other European languages is an advantage
Capable of coaching, guiding and developing team members towards strong delivery performance
Communicates clearly, concisely and confidently with different audiences and uses facts and data to strengthen messages
Makes balanced, risk-aware decisions based on evidence, business impact and HSSE requirements
Influences stakeholders effectively by anticipating concerns, presenting strong arguments and guiding discussions to alignment
Builds constructive, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, even in challenging situations
Proactive, reliable, resilient and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to drive action and achieve results even in times of uncertainty, under changing priorities or time pressure
Acts with integrity, resilience and a strong compliance mindset
Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management
Team-oriented, resilient and integrity-driven

What we offer

A challenging role in a stimulating and technologically advanced environment that ranks among the absolute world leaders in its sector. This naturally comes with a competitive compensation package. This position is classified within a salary scale with a gross annual salary between € 101.181 and € 153.234 (incl. year-end bonus and holiday pay). Positioning within this scale is based on relevant professional experience, technical expertise, specialization, and the scope and complexity of responsibilities.

Possible additional benefits include:

Option of a lease car ó company car (depending on work location).
Extensive health insurance for you and your family.
A flexible income plan.
20 statutory leave days, 10 public holidays, plus additional days such as ADV days and CAO days.
Flexible working hours to ensure work-life balance.
All the tools you need to do your job well, such as a laptop, phone, and subscription.

INEOS is committed to diversity and inclusion in recruitment. We look for talent regardless of gender, age, origin, background, or belief — reflecting the diverse society we operate in.

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