Staff or Senior Procurement Engineer

Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Grade: 34-35 (This position is within the Engineering Ladder.)

Organizational Context & Job Purpose

INEOS Organization:

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. Comprising 36 individual businesses, we operate 194 facilities in 29 countries throughout the world. INEOS Olefins and Polymers (O&P) USA is a significant entity as part of the INEOS group of companies. INEOS Group Limited is one of the world’s largest chemicals companies with ~$30 billion sales per annum, 16,000 employees and 68 sites worldwide.

Business Context:

The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (LA Porte, TX), and Carson, (Carson, CA), with a division office in League City, TX.

How The Role Fits In

The O & P USA procurement team is charged with significantly improving the way the third party spends is managed, thereby establishing procurement as a major strategic lever and equal contributor to the success of the business. In support of this directive, the primary role of the Procurement Engineer is to assist the Commodity Manager in developing the strategic approach to the market through implementation of world-class sourcing solutions by way of detailed end-use and market expertise/knowledge and rigorous performance-based supplier relationship management.

The Procurement Engineer role is a developmental position allowing early career introduction to the commercial activities of the INEOS O&P USA business. With projects impacting BMC, PSO and CBW as well as opportunities to support the development of regional and global contracts, the position provides a chance to interact with people from many parts of the company and gain experience that can be applied to future positions within Operations/Engineering/Commercial.

Purpose of Job

Accountability 1: Delivery measurable financial improvement to the business through sourcing projects

• Utilize engineering skills and data analysis to identify sourcing opportunities
• Work with internal stakeholders or teams to understand business requirements for products/services and develop sourcing strategy
• Utilize market research to identify industry trends, potential suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities
• Development and issue Request for Proposal (RFP) packages for vendor selection
• Lead cross-function team to review RFP responses, develop supplier recommendations and present to key stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts
• Ensure smooth introduction of new vendors to sites
• Establish and track KPIs for new vendors
  
  

Accountability 2: Actively manage supplier relationships

• Monitor vendor performance through KPIs
• Regularly review KPIs with suppliers and clearly communicate INEOS expectations
• Participate in periodic vendor review meetings
• Facilitate the resolution of contract and invoicing issues
• Actively work with suppliers to reduce cost/improve quality/reduce lead times
• Gather and document market intelligence from suppliers
  
  

Accountability 3: Utilize technical skills in the commodity management of engineering services and equipment

• Provide procurement support for equipment and services specific to discipline specific teams such as the Electrical Engineering Practice Group
• Participate in and lead scope development and negotiation of regional contracts and global contract adoption agreements for engineered materials and services
• Utilize engineering skills in the evaluation of new and existing vendors
• Compile market intelligence and category specific technical knowledge to become the department lead for key materials and services
  
  

Education/Experience

Skills & Knowledge Required

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical with preference for Electrical Engineering experience)
• 5 years in the chemical industry in a technical/engineering role
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Basic understanding of the INEOS O&P USA business
• Curiosity and interest in learning how the Procurement function fits into the broader business operation
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with internal and external clients
• Good listening skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply them to purchasing decisions to increase value, considering both short- and long-term objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with peers
• Ability to influence others without having direct reporting authority
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively handle multiple projects and/or changing priorities.
• Ability to use Problem Solving/Decision Making to assess a situation/problem using analytical, conceptual, critical, and creative thinking.
• Business Ethics - conduct all business activities and actions with integrity, honesty and in accordance with the highest standards of business ethics.
  
  

Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. SAP experience preferred

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.