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 aCategory Managerto join ourINEOS Compositesbusiness at ourBarcelona 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.Organisation:Provide the EMEA Procurement Leader with clear and thoughtful analysis/data as required.Attend regular meetings to understand project requirements and develop the procurement strategy for future projects for the UPR category.Provide the EMEA procurement leader with opportunities for improvement in terms of capital planning or identify procurement risks.Compliance:Meet all legal, ethical and regulatory compliance practices and ensure suppliers adhere to the same.Minimum Qualifications:Level of Education & Experience:Preferably Economics, Chemistry or Engineering Degree.High level of spoken and written English; Spanish desired.Minimumof 3 years' experience as Category Manager - Raw materials sourcing or exposure to Chemical Industry environment.Experience working in multicultural/multinational environments.Technical Skills:Ability to draft and interpret contracts, as well as ongoing contract/supplier management.Ability to draft and execute tenders.Knowledge of business economics and global drivers and trends applicable to raw materials sourcing for the UPR category.Strong negotiation and analytical skills.Advanced knowledge of SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis tools.Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills for problem solving and project management.Experience in purchasing/procurement in an international chemical or technical environment.Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Direct procurement practices is required.Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.Financial acumen and analytical skills.Action/results-oriented and energetic – agile profile.Skilled in working cross-functionally/teamwork.Job Details:Location: Barcelona, SpainDiscipline: ProcurementType: Full-timeBusiness: INEOS CompositesPosted: 29 August 2024Requisition ID: 2024 - 136Clicking this link will take you to an external site where you can continue with your application.#J-18808-Ljbffr
