Operational Buyer

INEOS Belgium

Town of Belgium (WI)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Lease car option

Extensive health insurance for you and

Flexible income plan

Leave days and flexible hours

Equipment provided

Job summary

INEOS Belgium in Antwerp, Belgium, is seeking an Operational Buyer to ensure cost-efficient procurement for the O&P EU Belgian sites. You will manage P2P with SAP, maintain supplier data, and support accounts payable while ensuring compliance with HSSE and governance.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to sustain supply continuity and improve procurement processes. 0–3 years experience in procurement operations is expected and fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

0–3 years experience in procurement operations or supply chain
Ability to create POs and manage supplier data accurately
SAP MM, MDG and MS Office proficiency; GEP is a plus
Fluent in Dutch and English; French/German beneficial
Strong organisation and attention to detail in procurement

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and track purchase orders and contracts in SAP with high accuracy
Obtain order confirmations, monitor deliveries, and coordinate issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Resolve invoice discrepancies and support Accounts Payable
Maintain accurate supplier, material, contract, and master data in SAP and procurement systems
Drive procurement excellence through consistent use of procedures and tools, and support system improvements

Skills

PO creation

P2P knowledge

Data accuracy

SAP MM

MS Office

Dutch & English fluency

Communication

Education

Business, Procurement, Engineering or Supply Chain education

Tools

SAP MDG

GEP

Job description

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 aOperational Buyer.

About the role

Ensures efficient, compliant, reliable and cost-effective supply of goods and services for the O&P EU Belgian Sites
Supports the procurement team with the day-to-day procurement activities by ensuring accurate purchase-to-pay (P2P) execution, timely and compliant purchase order processing, supplier data maintenance, and operational support
The role ensures supply continuity for internal stakeholders and contributes to safe and reliable plant operations through strong process discipline and compliance with INEOS procurement governance, the 20 Safety Principles, the Life Saving Rules and relevant IGGNs

Responsibilities

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Create, manage, and track purchase orders and contracts in SAP with high accuracy
Obtain order confirmations, monitor deliveries, and coordinate issue resolution with suppliers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to ensure business continuity
Resolve invoice discrepancies and support Accounts Payable
Maintain accurate supplier, material, contract, and master data in SAP and procurement systems
Drives procurement excellence through consistent use of procedures, tools, and systems, providing input/lessons learned to identify process and system improvements and support implementations to enhance efficiency, compliance, and reliability, while ensuring high accuracy and quality of all data and master data
Support supplier onboarding and pre-qualification activities, including management of financial, technical, certification, and HSSE documentation
Support contract preparation, review, renewal, and administration
Monitor supplier KPIs, service levels, savings, working capital impacts, contract validity, and documentation completeness
Ensure compliance with procurement governance, Delegation of Authority, audit requirements, and HSSE standards

HSSE Responsibilities

Apply INEOS HSSE policies and safety requirements in all procurement activities
Support supplier and contractor HSSE qualification and performance evaluations
Ensure procurement activities comply with Life Saving Rules and other applicable safety requirements

Profile

Level of education & experience

Professional education in Business, Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent by experience
0–3 years experience in procurement operations (P2P/S2C), administration or supply chain

Technical skills

Basic knowledge of procurement processes, P2P controls and documentation
Ability to create POs, follow up confirmations and manage supplier data accurately
SAP MM, MDG and MS Office proficiency; experience with GEP is a plus
Fluent in Dutch and English; French/German beneficial
Communicates clearly, concisely and confidently with different audiences and uses facts and data
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Demonstrate a high attention to detail, accuracy and discipline in procurement procedures, systems, tools and data
Proactive approach to issue resolution
Compliance-minded, resilient and acts with integrity & reliability

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 € 65.126 and € 97.696 (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 ór 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.