Operational Procurement Lead

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 Procurement Lead .

About the role

• Ensures efficient, compliant and reliable execution of operational procurement activities for the INEOS O&P EU Belgian Sites (Geel, Lillo, NOH)
• Leads and develops the Operational Procurement team ensuring consistent, high-quality Procure-to-Pay (P2P) execution, data accuracy in line with INEOS governance and systems
• Focuses on an efficient (lean), day-to-day procurement execution, process adherence and continuous improvement, supplier follow-up, KPI reporting and issue resolution, safeguarding operational continuity
• Ensures full compliance with INEOS Policies, processes, procedures and procurement Governance and legal requirements

Responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

• Setting daily/weekly priorities for the Operational procurement team
• Coach, guide, and develop team members to strengthen their procurement knowledge/expertise
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational excellence and satisfaction of stakeholders
• Ensuring the team applies procurement governance, templates, procedures, tools, IGGNs and HSSE standards

Procure to Pay (P2P)

• Owns and drives the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process
• Ensure efficient and compliant P2P execution, using SAP, e-catalogues (GEP) and standard processes
• Monitors working-capital impact, payment terms and supplier adherence
• Manage and monitor procurement team operational KPI's performance
• Drive automation, data quality and reduction of manual transactions
• Resolve supply, delivery and invoice issues to protect operations and business continuity

Supplier & Delivery Management (Operational Focus)

• Ensures reliable and timely delivery of goods and services to support site operations
• Monitors supplier performance on delivery, responsiveness and reliability
• Resolves operational supplier issues in collaboration with stakeholders
• Supports supplier onboarding and qualification processes

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in processes, tools, digitalisation and data quality
• Maintain audit readiness and complete documentation procurement activities
• Promotes compliance and process discipline across the procurement team by acting as a role model for integrity, compliance and professional procurement conduct
• Monitors operational KPIs (P2P cycle time, Automation rate, Data quality, OTIF, Forecast & transaction accuracy) and identifies inefficiencies and implements improvement actions

Profile

Level of education & experience

• Master's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent by experience
• Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) are preferred
• 5+ years' experience in a Procurement Leadership role in industrial or petrochemical industry
• Experience with operational procurement tools, systems and process
• Demonstrated delivery of cost improvements and strong governance compliance

Technical skills

• Expert knowledge of operational procurement and contract management tools
• Understanding of technical equipment, materials and services in a chemical plant context
• Strong analytical ability (cost models, benchmarking, supplier risk)
• SAP MM and MS Office proficiency; GEP is a plus
• Deep knowledge of procurement and contract management with advanced commercial and negotiation capabilities
• Local language and fluent in English, ability in other European languages is an advantage

Behavioral skills

• Capable of coaching, guiding and developing team members towards strong delivery performance
• Communicates clearly, concisely and confidently with different audiences and uses facts and data to strengthen messages
• Makes balanced, risk-aware decisions based on evidence, business impact and HSSE requirements
• Influences stakeholders effectively by anticipating concerns, presenting strong arguments and guiding discussions to alignment
• Builds constructive, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, even in challenging situations
• Proactive, reliable, resilient and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to drive action and achieve results even in times of uncertainty, under changing priorities or time pressure
• Acts with integrity, resilience and a strong compliance mindset
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management
• Team-oriented, resilient and integrity-driven

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 € 101.181 and € 153.234 (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.