Procurement Operations Lead

INEOS Acetyls; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking a Site Procurement Operations Lead in Texas City to oversee procurement activities for their manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in procurement, including leadership of high-performing teams. This role includes managing vendor negotiations and ensuring compliance with internal processes. Key skills include effective communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building with stakeholders. The position emphasizes both leadership and hands-on execution to drive procurement success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience, including 5+ years in procurement.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and contract law knowledge.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Understanding of chemical plant operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement activities for goods, services, and logistics.
• Manage and develop the procurement team for effective processes.
• Oversee vendor negotiations, pricing, and purchase orders.
• Prepare procurement strategies for high-value spend.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and vendor data accuracy.
• Manage stores operations including inventory and obsolete stock.
• Support logistics contracting and procurement involvement.
• Manage high-value contracts and coordinate with INEOS businesses.
• Implement vendor performance management for key suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements.

Skills

Clear, precise communication

Effective leadership

Strong relationship-building skills

Self-driven

Strategic thinking

Influence with senior stakeholders

Results orientation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP P2P

Job description

Site Procurement Operations Lead – Texas City

INEOS is committed to supporting internal career growth and developing our employees. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and goals, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a Site Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for our Texas City manufacturing site. This role oversees procurement standards, vendor management, major contract negotiations, and the site’s stores warehouse. It is a hands‑on, working manager position responsible for both strategic leadership and day‑to‑day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement activities for goods, services, and logistics (excluding feedstock and catalyst).
• Manage and develop the procurement team, ensuring strong processes, effective contracting, and compliance.
• Oversee vendor negotiations, pricing, purchase orders, and expediting.
• Prepare and execute procurement strategies for high‑value spend and evaluate results.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, Delegation of Authority requirements, and vendor master data accuracy.
• Manage stores operations, including inventory accuracy, reorder levels, and obsolete stock.
• Support logistics contracting and advise site leadership on procurement involvement.
• Manage high‑value or critical contracts and coordinate with other INEOS businesses to leverage total spend.
• Implement vendor performance management for key suppliers and support project procurement.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and corporate requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience, including 5+ years in procurement.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and contract law knowledge.
• Experience leading high‑performing teams.
• Understanding of chemical plant operations and SAP P2P preferred.

Skills

• Clear, precise communication and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Effective leadership with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, both internal and external.
• Self‑driven, improvement‑focused, and collaborative.
• Strategic thinking and long‑term planning.
• Influence and relationship‑building with senior stakeholders.
• Results orientation with a focus on value and savings.
• Cross‑functional collaboration to meet site needs.