Technical Buyer

INEOS Belgium; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car / company car

Extensive health insurance

Flexible income plan

20 statutory leave days + holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

INEOS Belgium is seeking a Technical Buyer to secure cost‑effective procurement for the O&P EU Belgian Sites. You will lead RFx events, negotiate terms, and ensure compliant P2P processes in SAP, while acting as knowledge owner for selected material groups.

Joining a safety‑focused procurement team, you will collaborate with stakeholders to optimize spend, monitor supplier performance, and drive value through rigorous governance and HSSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Professional procurement certifications are advantageous.
• 3+ years' experience in Procurement in an industrial environment or (petro)chemical.
• Experience with RFx execution, negotiations and P2P.

Responsibilities

• Challenge specifications and requirements for cost-effective sourcing.
• Coordinate input for technical and commercial bid comparisons.
• Execute RFx processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to secure best-value outcomes.
• Follow up supplier performance and KPI monitoring.
• Align procurement with contracting schedules and budgets.
• Create and track POs and contracts in SAP.

Skills

RFx execution

P2P processes

SAP MM

MS Office

GEP

Dutch

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent

CIPS/CPSM or equivalent certification advantageous

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

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 a Technical Buyer.

About the role

• Ensures efficient, compliant, reliable and cost-effective supply of goods and services for the O&P EU Belgian Sites by executing sourcing activities, managing RFx events, coordinating supplier interactions, and ensuring accurate and timely procurement processes
• Acting as Material Group Champion and single point of contact for lower-complexity and lower-criticality categories
• Provides operational procurement support for CAPEX, REVEX and TAR activities, ensuring business continuity and contributing to safe, efficient and reliable plant operations
• Ensures full compliance with INEOS Policies, processes, procedures and procurement Governance and legal requirements

Responsibilities

Source to Contract

• Challenge specifications, scopes of work and requirements to support cost-effective sourcing
• Collect and structure input from stakeholders for technical and commercial bid comparisons
• Execute RFx processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP) following the provided procurement strategy including preparation, issuing, communication with bidders and coordination of evaluations
• Execute and support negotiations by preparing data, identifying deviations, and ensuring complete documentation
• Act as the recognised knowledge owner and go-to specialist for assigned material groups
• Ensure supplier pre-qualification, HSSE checks and risk assessments are performed according to procedures
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to secure best-value outcomes

Procure to Pay (P2P)

• Align procurement deliverables with contracting schedules and budgets
• Ensure timely creation and follow-up of purchase orders and contracts in SAP
• Follow up deliveries, resolve issues, coordinate with the warehouse and stakeholders to ensure business continuity
• Support contract drafting, reviews and renewals by collecting information and preparing documentation
• Follow up supplier performance, elevate issues, and coordinate corrective actions
• Monitor savings, supplier KPIs and working capital impacts
• Monitor contract execution, expiry dates, service levels and compliance with HSSE and contractual requirements

HSSE Responsibilities

• Apply and embed INEOS HSSE policies in all procurement activities
• Support supplier and contractor HSSE qualification and performance evaluations
• Contribute to the safe execution of work by suppliers supporting critical site activities

Profile

Level of education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent by experience
• Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) are an advantage
• 3+ years' experience in Procurement in an industrial environment or the (petro)chemical industry
• Experience with RFx execution, operational negotiations and P2P processes
• Demonstrated delivery of cost improvements and strong governance compliance

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
• Ability to execute complete RFx cycles and prepare bid comparisons
• Understanding of technical equipment, materials and services in a chemical plant context
• SAP MM and MS Office proficiency; 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 to strengthen messages
• Makes balanced decisions based on evidence, business impact and HSSE requirements
• Builds constructive, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, even in challenging situations
• Works proactively, structured and reliably under changing priorities or time pressure
• Acts with integrity, resilience and a strong compliance mindset

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.

Location Antwerp, Belgium