Senior Buyer Chemicals

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Antwerpen, Flandre, Belgique PROGRESSIO BV Temps plein

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Context

Project Readiness is the Operational predecessor of Project One (New cracker in the harbour of Antwerp – 4 Bio EUR investment project). Project Readiness is a temp organisation that is set-up to prepare the ramp up of all contracts in order to support the fluent kick-off of the new cracker.

Project One (P1) – new cracker – will boost the needed volumes by a factor 4 to 6 by end 2026 / beginning 2027, especially for the supply of chemicals this might require some additional efforts (multi-sourcing, upgrade contract volume, supply reliability, SLA introduction, sourcing new suppliers…).

Job Description

Responsible for the total procurement process to establish the required services and chemicals agreements (pre-award, award , post award) to ensure guarantee of demand with a well developed supplier base. Belgium, focusing on costs and performance to bring best value in TCO to the site and optimizing safety, quality, energy performance and efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness.

To develop, implement and execute procurement strategies in line with the strategic direction for the site, so that significant cost improvements will directly translate into the sites EBITDA.

Guarantee business continuity from P1 commissioning/start up in to normal operations by following up demand and tracking supplier/contractor performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Market situation with varying market dynamics
  • Internal customers and their site demands
Business Strategy
  • Corporate policy and procurement guidelines
  • P1 - and OPN IOB Lillo site teams
  • European O&P sites and other sites in order to identify opportunities for leveraging scale, synergy and benchmarking
  • Facts Number of contracts +/-100
Main Contacts:
  • P1 technical and commercial teams
  • Legal teams
Profile
  • Bachelor or master degree in science (eg Chemistry, polymer science, engineering), and/or Master degree in business/economics/procurement supported by technical training
  • Experience in the polymer/petrochemicals industry and relevant track record is a strong plus
  • Large experience in procurement and contract management
  • Experience in the chemical/petrochemicals and/or polymer industry preferable
  • Fluent in English and Dutch to lead commercial negotiations & interact with the local teams
Technical Skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Understanding of business context, market interactions, & business strategy
  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in procurement and contract management
  • Good knowledge of services and materials demand in a chemical production plant
  • Good knowledge of contracting law and legal aspects
  • Relevant market knowledge
  • SAP, MS Office

Strong negotiation, interpersonal skills and relationship building skills. Proactive, flexible, punctual and integer team player.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Purchasing, Project Management, and Supply Chain

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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