Technical Procurement Specialist Geel

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 in Geel, we are looking for a Technical Procurement Specialist.

About the role
Ensures efficient, compliant, reliable and cost-effective and timely sourcing and contracting of technical goods and services for the O&P EU Belgian Sites by developing sourcing strategies, executing high quality RFx processes, negotiating contracts and driving supplier performance and value. Acting as Material Group Champion and single point of contact for assigned categories and ProjectsPlays a key role in the CAPEX, REVEX and TAR activities while ensuring business continuity and contributing to improved costs, safety, energy performance and operational reliabilityEnsures full compliance with INEOS Policies, processes, procedures and procurement Governance and legal requirementsResponsibilitiesStrategy & PlanningChallenge and enhance specifications, scopes of work and requirements to support cost-effective sourcingDefine and implement the appropriate mid and long-term sourcing strategy for technical categories creating value for INEOS and ensuring compliance, performance improvement and total cost optimisationProvide procurement insights that improve decision-making, cost optimisation and risk mitigationAct as the recognised knowledge owner and go-to specialist for assigned material groupsSource to ContractLead RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and tendering processes, ensuring transparent and compliant supplier selection technical categories for engineering, maintenance, construction, CAPEX and REVEX scopesConduct market research and identify alternative solutions and vendors that satisfy technical and operational requirementsEnsure supplier pre-qualification, HSSE compliance and risk assessmentsNegotiate commercial and contractual terms to secure best-value outcomesProcure to Pay (P2P)Align procurement deliverables with project and contracting schedules and budgetsEnsure accurate requisitioning, PO management and documentation in SAP and related procurement systemsMonitor material-group performance including savings, supplier KPIs and working capital impactsAdvise stakeholders on contracts, supplier capabilities and category strategiesSupplier & Contract ManagementManage supplier and contractor relationships to ensure performance, reliability and long-term additional valueEvaluate supplier performance and escalate issues where neededResolve disputes and implement corrective actions when performance is insufficientHSSE ResponsibilitiesPromote and embed INEOS HSSE policies in all procurement activitiesLead or support contractor qualification processes and HSSE performance evaluationsActively contribute to improving HSSE awareness across suppliers and contractorsProfileLevel of education & experienceBachelor's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent by experienceProfessional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) are an advantage4+ years' experience in Procurement in industrial or petrochemical industryExperience with CAPEX/REVEX procurement and technical/business categoriesDemonstrated delivery of cost improvements and strong governance complianceTechnical skillsProven expertise of strategic sourcing, tendering, negotiating, contracting and supplier risk managementExpert knowledge of procurement and contract management with advanced commercial and negotiation capabilitiesUnderstanding of technical equipment, materials and services (in broadest sense) in a (petro)chemical plant contextStrong experience in analysis, consolidation and conclusion (cost models, benchmarking, supplier risk, and related impacts and consequences)SAP MM and MS Office proficiency; GEP is a plusFluent in Dutch and English; French/German beneficialBehavioral skillsCommunicates clearly, concisely and confidently with different audiences and uses facts and data to strengthen messages. Strong understanding of opponent's position and reasoningMakes balanced, risk-aware decisions based on evidence, business impact and HSSE requirementsInfluences stakeholders effectively by anticipating concerns, presenting strong arguments and guiding discussions to alignmentBuilds constructive, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, even in challenging situationsWorks proactively, structured and reliably under changing priorities or time pressureTeam-oriented, resilient and integrity-driven and a strong compliance mindsetWhat

we offer
A challenging role in a stimulating and technologically advanced environment that ranks among the absolute wo