Strategic Procurement Specialist - Contracts & Services

INEOS; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday (salary sacrifice)

Benefits Platform – discounts on high‑

Employee Referral Bonus

Scottish Widows Pension

On-site Gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work

Career development

Job summary

INEOS in Grangemouth is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage contracts and services, ensuring security of supply for maintenance programmes and capex projects. The role focuses on delivering best-value procurement through stakeholder collaboration and rigorous supplier negotiations.

You will drive cost-aware decision making, oversee cost submissions, and engage with engineers, planners and project teams to optimise procurement outcomes within a large manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Established procurement/commercial/contractual experience in a large, complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience in at least 2 of the listed commodities: Mechanical services, Scaffolding/Insulation/Painting, Industrial cleaning, Electrical & Instrumentation, Engineering services, Tankage and Construction.
• Strong negotiation skills with understanding of cost drivers to demonstrate transparency and value.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, planners, project managers and suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office tools including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies by engaging stakeholders and awarding engineering services contracts to maximise best value for the business.
• Ensure security of supply for services meets technical specs, safety standards and schedule requirements.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure best commercial terms.
• Review cost submissions and challenge them to ensure final accounts reflect contract intent; negotiate claims where needed.
• Identify new suppliers offering commercial or technical advantages to INEOS O&P UK.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contracting & negotiations

Cost drivers understanding

MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MCIPS qualification or studying towards

Commercial degree

QS qualification

Job description

INEOS in Grangemouth is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage contracts and services, ensuring security of supply for maintenance programmes and capex projects. The role focuses on delivering best-value procurement through stakeholder collaboration and rigorous supplier negotiations.

You will drive cost-aware decision making, oversee cost submissions, and engage with engineers, planners and project teams to optimise procurement outcomes within a large manufacturing environment.