INEOS Composites is the global leader in a broad range of general-purpose and high-performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats, and low-profile additives for the plastics industry. INEOS Composites' materials are used in several global markets, including building materials, corrosion-resistant fibre reinforced plastic, recreation, transportation, and wind energy. The business has operations in multiple locations in the US, Europe, Brazil, India, and China.Are you interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference. Our culture is one of honesty, integrity, and transparency with an emphasis on safety, health, and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new ideas that help create real value for customers. Let's get there together.INEOS has an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join our INEOS Composites business at our Barcelona office (Spain) – on site. The job holder will be a key member of the EMEA Composites procurement team, reporting to the EMEA Procurement Leader (member of the EMEA management Team). With 4 Plants, approx. 300 FTEs, > 200 customers, and 100 suppliers, we are one of the leading producers of UPR resins & Gel Coats and #1 supplier of VER in EMEA. The role is critical to business success, with raw material spend accounting for > 75% of our production costs in a highly competitive market with multiple end-use segments and constantly evolving dynamics.Responsibilities:Work with cross-functional teams to agree, develop, and deliver the optimum sourcing strategy for all raw materials assigned to the UPR portfolio.Research and identify suppliers to determine, along with cross-functional teams, the best value in terms of quality, capability, cost & delivery for the business.Analyse historic strategy and spend with the aim of finding improvements in strategy and cost.Procurement Activities:Challenge and negotiate with suppliers to get the most favourable commercial terms.Ensure robust commercial contracts are agreed and adhered to.Develop and monitor KPIs to measure supplier performance and drive improvements.Analyse commodity data, macroeconomic forecasts, and policy information to produce forecasts for raw material price and availability.Assist with resolving disputes and providing a defence against supplier claims.Ensure supplier SHE standards meet the required expectations of the business, including the implementation of specific INEOS requirements.Process:Ensure appropriate purchase orders are placed and maintained in SAP on a timely basis for the UPR category.Maintain databases containing procurement project statuses, contracts, and price development for all materials assigned to the UPR category.Develop a calendar for all tenders, contract renewals etc. and ensure adherence.Ensure alignment with the delegation of authority process at all times.#J-18808-Ljbffr
