Procurement Specialist

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Title: Procurement Specialist

Hours & Location: 37.5 hours per week at our Grangemouth site with flexible working options

Salary: Competitive

Are you in?

A truly global company, INEOS is one of the world’s largest chemical companies. Here at Ineos O&P our ethos is for all our employees to have true autonomy and be empowered in their role from day one. This we believe enables individuals to achieve their goals and ultimately have a fulfilling professional career with us.

We now require a Procurement Specialist to play a key role in the delivery and support of the growth in our business. The key requirement is to ensure that the O&P UK Projects and Assets have the correct services agreements to meet the site Capex and production plans.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing procurement strategies through engaging relevant stakeholders and award of engineering services contracts to support the INEOS business that will achieve best value for the business, including partnering with global INEOS Procurement to maximise group leverage possibilities
• Ensuring that security of supply for services is maintained safely, to the correct technical specification and on schedule to meet operational requirements; and providing expert advice on procurement related risks, including in depth market knowledge both commercial and technical to all INEOS procurement customers.
• Leading negotiations with suppliers to secure best commercial terms based on agreed specifications and demand to ensure best value for money.
• Ability to review / assist detailed cost submissions and challenge cost submissions to ensure final account valuations match the contract intent, when required; and negotiating claims and application of liabilities following dispute on service provision.

about you

You should:

• Have significant previous purchasing / commercial / contractual experience in a large complex manufacturing environment; and experience in at least 2 of the following commodities: Mechanical services, Scaffolding Insulation Painting services, Industrial Cleaning services, Electrical & Instrumentation services, Engineering services, Tankage work.
• Have expert, advanced negotiation skills and techniques with a deep understanding of cost drivers on contracts in order to demonstrate transparency and overall value.
• Be a self-starter and comfortable with communications between engineers, planners, project managers, procurement specialists and suppliers.
• Have a good working knowledge and skills of MS Office tools including Excel, Word etc.

You may also be:

• MCIPS qualified / equivalent chartered membership/ QS qualified
• Experienced in SAP & Database analysis.

• Benefits Platform – access to discounts on high street stores etc. Reduced PMI, Travel Insurance etc.
• Up to 20% Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Scottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Free On-site Gym & Classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tusker Car Scheme (subject to 12 month qualification period)
• Career Development

how to apply

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV via ineosopportunities.co.uk

Pre-screen (If applicable)

Applicants with a successful CV may be invited to an online MS Teams or telephone call to further discuss the role, the organisation and your suitability.

Formal Interview

Successful applicants will then be invited to interview which will consist of behavioural and technical questions.

Provisional Offer

If you are selected as the preferred candidate you will receive a provisional offer which will be subject to a medical assessment and reference checks.