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INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS Standard and styrenic specialty products.

With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions.

INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports.

Operating 16 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,100 people. Sales were 6.6 billion euros in 2022.

Role and purpose

  • Responsible for leading regional indirect teams of 3 countries (5 sites and 7 offices) and adheres to

procurement framework, governance set and company strategy to ensure business and operational

demand such as technical material and service, logistics, utilities and business service under Global &

Regional procurement network.

  • Coordinate and direct Asian purchasing organization in each production sites to work together by sharing information and expertise to maximize synergy & improve cost structure.
  • Interact with other APAC sites and any JV companies to maximize synergy in between and improve

purchasing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Procurement of indirect spends – MRO, Utilities, ICT, Services and Green energy
  • Develop sourcing and contracting strategy
  • Secure multiple suppliers by sourcing strategy
  • Develop sustainable competitive advantage to achieve cost leadership
  • Account for purchasing compliance – legal, tax, trade sanction and local regulation etc.
  • Ensure implementation and further development of INEOS Multi-Business Agreement (MBAs)
  1. CAPEX management including large project 
  • Ensure preparation and execution of project sourcing and contracting strategy as well as key contract clauses
  • Review sourcing and contracting strategies and prepare Project Procurement Statement
  • Ensure procurement tender documents based on technical specifications and scope and professional management of procurement schedule
  • Ensure compliance with the project budget related to CapEx procurement 
  • Follow up of contract – delivery, quality, payout, claim
  • Support global initiative on Best Cost Country Sourcing (BCC)
  1. Develop category strategy of indirect spend
  • Develop and maintain regional category wave plan
  • Define regional demand of each category
  • Ensure close collaboration with GCBs for global category development
  • Lead related regional sourcing and contracting strategies with regional category buyer for regional/local implementation
  1. Improve purchasing system for purchasing competitiveness
  • Implement workflow of PR/PO/OLA, Invoicing tool, Good Receive and Accounts Payable process in ERP system (SAP)
  • Implement new purchasing systems and software (e.g. COUPA , RPA, iFLO, Power BI etc) to achieve work efficiency improvement
  • Ensure close collaboration with PPM to develop work environment (e.g e-catalogue in COUPA)
  1. Supplier Relation Management
  • Maintain good relations with suppliers and develop new suppliers
  1. People Management
  • Plan and control the team and manpower requirements, headcount and budget.
  • Set up and implement training plan (on-the-job, in-house and/or external training program) in order to improve working efficiency, quality and professional skills of the team member
  • Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational excellence and satisfaction of stakeholders
  • Provide feedback and reinforcement to team members regarding development needs and opportunities, and secures resources to support development efforts
  • Ensure policies, and processes, and business practices comply with and are maintained in accordance to Global, regional and local standards.

Qualifications:

  • Fluent in speaking and writing English
  • Degree level in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with a minimum 10 years’ experience in the chemical industry. Previous commercial / business management experience is required to provide an in-depth knowledge of business and financial disciplines
  • A high level of competence and vision to enable the negotiation of complex, long-term contracts to ensure optimum business results
  • Experience and competence to understand dynamic global market environments
  • High personal impact and credibility, visionary and creative
  • Ability to manage potential conflicts of interest between JV and share holders
  • Advanced networking, team building and influencing skills
  • Highly performance driven with a strong performance focus
  • Strong analytical skills with the capacity to analyze and interpret complex situations and apply
  • knowledge to solve problems
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to lead and inspire teams
  • Able to apply personal judgment and to make decisions based on limited information, whilst taking responsibility for their actions

Apply now if you are interested in this role, or contact julie.ing@ineos.com

Why join us?

At INEOS Styrolution, we offer a stimulating and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to your professional growth.

We're dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where all voices are heard.

If you're ready to make your mark and drive our organization's success, we invite you to apply.

www.ineos-styrolution.com

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