Operational Buyer

  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  Operational Buyer .

About the role

• Ensures efficient, compliant, reliable and cost-effective supply of goods and services for the O&P EU Belgian Sites
• Supports the procurement team with the day-to-day procurement activities by ensuring accurate purchase-to-pay (P2P) execution, timely and compliant purchase order processing, supplier data maintenance, and operational support
• The role ensures supply continuity for internal stakeholders and contributes to safe and reliable plant operations through strong process discipline and compliance with INEOS procurement governance, the 20 Safety Principles, the Life Saving Rules and relevant IGGNs

Responsibilities

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

• Create, manage, and track purchase orders and contracts in SAP with high accuracy
• Obtain order confirmations, monitor deliveries, and coordinate issue resolution with suppliers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to ensure business continuity
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support Accounts Payable
• Maintain accurate supplier, material, contract, and master data in SAP and procurement systems
• Drives procurement excellence through consistent use of procedures, tools, and systems, providing input/lessons learned to identify process and system improvements and support implementations to enhance efficiency, compliance, and reliability, while ensuring high accuracy and quality of all data and master data

Supplier & Contract Management

• Support supplier onboarding and pre-qualification activities, including management of financial, technical, certification, and HSSE documentation
• Support contract preparation, review, renewal, and administration
• Monitor supplier KPIs, service levels, savings, working capital impacts, contract validity, and documentation completeness
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, Delegation of Authority, audit requirements, and HSSE standards

HSSE Responsibilities

• Apply INEOS HSSE policies and safety requirements in all procurement activities
• Support supplier and contractor HSSE qualification and performance evaluations
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Life Saving Rules and other applicable safety requirements

Profile

Level of education & experience

• Professional education in Business, Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent by experience
• 0–3 years experience in procurement operations (P2P/S2C), administration or supply chain

Technical skills

• Basic knowledge of procurement processes, P2P controls and documentation
• Ability to create POs, follow up confirmations and manage supplier data accurately
• SAP MM, MDG and MS Office proficiency; experience with GEP is a plus
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French/German beneficial

Behavioral skills

• Communicates clearly, concisely and confidently with different audiences and uses facts and data
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail, accuracy and discipline in procurement procedures, systems, tools and data
• Proactive approach to issue resolution
• Compliance-minded, resilient and acts with integrity & reliability

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:

• Meal vouchers worth €10.
• Option of a lease car ór company car (depending on work location).
• Extensive pension plan.
• Extensive health insurance for you and your family.
• A flexible income plan.
• Flat-rate expense allowance.
• 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 collective bonus scheme.
• Training opportunities for your development.

Interested? Apply today!

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.