US Procurement Manager

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Company: INEOS Oxide Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference? COMPENSATION NOTE: Indicative grade - Hay 37/S1, subject to job grade evaluation and candidate level of experience. Role Organizational Context and Job Purpose INEOS Organization : INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 15 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 65 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries throughout the world. INEOS products make a significant contribution to saving life, improving health and enhancing standards of living for people around the world. Its businesses produce the raw materials that are essential in the manufacture of a wide variety of goods: from paints to plastics, textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones - chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance almost every aspect of modern life. BUSINESS CONTEXT: Ethylene oxide (EO) is an important building block for the preparation of a wide variety of EO derivatives (EODs), including various surfactants, as well as a host of other chemical intermediates including Glycol Ethers, Polyethlene Glycols, Ethanolamines, and Alkyl Alkanolamines. INEOS Oxide is one of the world's leading producers of Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Ethylene Oxide Derivatives (EODs). We currently have a total EO and EOD capacity of 920 kta spread across five different production units throughout Europe and the US. These units have leading cost economics, due to economies of scale, state-of-the-art technology, strategic locations, etc. Our EO project in the US is targeting the fast-growing merchant EO market, building on our experience and leadership position in Europe. Purpose of the Job: The U.S Procurement Manager manages and coordinates Oxide's U.S. Procurement team's activities. The incumbent is expected to ensure that raw materials, technical materials, plant services, and logistics are safely and reliably secured at the lowest-possible cost, guaranteeing uninterrupted operations and superior customer service. The position requires a thorough understanding of contract law and what value the terms and conditions hold in a contract negotiation. These legal concepts include seller indemnifications, limitations of liability, warranties and guarantees (length and monetary value) and legal remedies. Most Important Internal Factors: Executing this role's wide-ranging remit at both a tactical and strategic level will require the post-holder to interface directly with, and influence, the organisation far beyond their immediate procurement team. Board - reporting performance and agreeing procurement strategy and DOAs. Business and Product Managers - providing business and margin environment; how procurement can help lift results and improve the customer's experience. Site Operations - understand requirements, monitor vendor performance, and provide commercial support when performance issues arise, support CFC and CAPEX target delivery. Procurement INEOS Oxide Europe and other INEOS divisions - network, share and look at leverage opportunities Most Important Internal Factors: Executing this role effectively will require a similarly wide-ranging engagement with parties in the external market: Suppliers - seek offers, launch RFQs, negotiate and align vendor deliverables with INEOS standards, pursue strategic partnership opportunities. Strong industry contacts, executive levels of major suppliers. Consultants/Market info - monitor market activities, trends and prices. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Highest level of customer service/satisfaction at the lowest possible cost via: Accountability 1: SHE Most important activities: This position - and all positions - with the INEOS Oxide organization - requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following, and practicing INEOS' 20 Principles of Process & Behavioural Safety as applicable to the position. These Principles are posted throughout each Oxide facility. The incumbent must also commit to following INEOS' Life-Saving rules on a daily basis. These are also posted within each Oxide facility. Ensure the procurement team's activities comply with industry regulations, SHE requirements, hazardous materials rules, and internal governance. This includes supplier risk assessments, documentation control, and ensuring all suppliers meet safety, quality, regulatory, environmental, and SCOC standards. Accountability 2: Organization/Team Management Most important activities: Organize, lead & coach an efficient procurement team - control spend and costs. Set clear KPIs. Establish goals that provide direction and priorities on both tactical and strategic activities for direct reports that support the operational and business objectives and monitor progress towards their realization. Champion a culture where individuals are empowered to achieve and

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