Belgium Procurement Manager

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.

We are looking for a Belgium Procurement Manager, who will work at our sites in Lillo (Antwerp) and/or Geel and leads and delivers end-to-end procurement across the INEOS O&PEU Belgian sites (Lillo, Geel and NOH) to optimize cost, secure supply, and support safe, reliable operations, while building a high-performing, compliant procurement organisation that strengthens supplier partnerships and operational performance.

About the role

• Leads and delivers end-to-end procurement across INEOS O&PEU Belgian sites (Lillo, Geel and NOH) to optimize cost (fixed/variable costs, CAPEX, Revex), secure supply, and support safe, reliable operations
• Translates business and sites needs into aligned procurement strategies that drive EBITDA impact and long-term value in line with the strategic direction of the function, representing procurement at the sites management teams
• Builds a high-performing, compliant procurement organisation that strengthens supplier partnerships and operational performance
• Ensures full compliance with INEOS Policies, processes, procedures and procurement Governance and legal requirements

Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

• Member of the Belgian Site Management Teams in Lillo and Geel, representing Procurement at site-level leadership and decision-making forums
• Provide line management and development of the Belgian Sites Procurement Team: set clear objectives, priorities, coach performance and ensure effective onboarding and training plans to ensure high performance, professionalism and ethical behavior
• 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 INEOS policies, processes, and business practices comply with and are maintained in accordance to Global, regional and local standards
• Define and deliver aligned procurement strategies supporting site priorities, O&P EU objectives and long-term value creation
• Drive annual performance across cost optimisation, working capital, cash-out and security of supply
• Translate business, project and category priorities into an integrated Belgian Sites procurement roadmap
• Ensure strategic alignment between project procurement and category/technical strategies, balancing short-term needs with long-term value
• Represent Belgian procurement at O&P EU level, providing insights on demand, risks, capacity, supplier performance and strategic opportunities

Source to Contract (S2C)

• Accountable for all RFx and sourcing activities related to engineering, maintenance, construction, CAPEX and REVEX
• Ensure transparent, compliant and objective supplier selection processes, including pre-qualification, HSSE and risk assessments
• Own the full S2C process for site-level indirect spend to deliver high value contract and supplier relationship management processes
• Review and challenge all major contracts and SLA's, lead or support renegotiations and alternative sourcing strategies
• Lead or support complex commercial negotiations ensuring best value, HSSE compliance and contractual robustness

Procure to Pay (P2P)

• Ensure efficient and compliant P2P execution, using SAP, e-catalogues (GEP) and standard processes
• Manage and monitor procurement team operational KPI's performance
• Drive automation, data quality and reduction of manual transactions
• Resolve supply, delivery and invoice issues to protect operations and business continuity
• Manage and ensure supplier and contractor relationships to ensure performance, reliability and long-term value
• Lead supplier reviews, KPI/SLA monitoring and corrective actions
• Drive cross-site alignment on supplier performance, material strategy and standardisation
• Identify and implement opportunities for supplier innovation, productivity gains and strategic partnerships

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure full compliance to INEOS Policies, IGGN's and procedures, legal requirements, Procurement Governance and excellence processes
• Drive improvements in processes, tools, digitalisation and data quality
• Maintain audit readiness and complete documentation procurement activities
• Act as a role model for integrity, compliance and professional procurement conduct

Profile

Level of education & experience

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Procurement (or equivalent by experience)
• Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) are preferred
• Extensive experience (typically 10yrs+) in a Procurement management role in Chemical/petrochemical and/or polymer industries in complex, multi-site organisation
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Technical skills

• Understanding of business context, market interactions, business strategy & planning
• Leadership and performance management driving delivery and cost focus
• Strong Expertise in strategic sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contracting and supplier risk management
• Deep knowledge of procurement and contract management with advanced commercial and negotiation capabilities
• Solid understanding of technical equipment, materials and services within a chemical plant environment and industrial supply markets
• Advanced analytical skills (cost models, benchmarking, supplier risk)
• Computer literacy: SAP MM, BW, MS Office and GEP is a plus
• Local language (NL) and fluent in English, ability in other European languages is an advantage
• Highly effective communicator and ability to adapt to different audiences, using facts and data to strengthen messages
• Has a proactive approach to problem solving, together with the ability to make balanced, risk-aware decisions and justify those in instances of conflicting demand, controlling issues as they arise
• Builds constructive, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, even in challenging situations
• Capable of coaching, guiding and developing team members towards strong delivery performance
• Proactive, reliable, resilient and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to drive action and achieve results even in times of uncertainty, under changing priorities or time pressure
• Acts with integrity, resilience and a strong compliance mindset
• Proven leader with well-developed influencing and challenging skills across organizational boundaries, able to positively impact decision making
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management
• Team-oriented, resilient and integrity-driven

What we offer

A challenging role in a stimulating and technologically advanced environment that ranks among the absolute world leaders in its sector. This naturally comes with a competitive compensation package.

INEOS is committed to diversity and inclusion in recruitment. We look for talent regardless of gender, age, origin, background, or belief — reflecting the diverse society we operate in.