Ineos composites is the global leader in a broad range of general-purpose and high-performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats and low-profile additives for the plastics industry.
ineos composites' materials are used in several global markets, including building materials, corrosion-resistant fibre reinforced plastic, recreation, transportation, and wind energy.
the business has operations in multiple locations in the us, europe, brazil, india, and china.
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ineos has an exciting opportunity for a category manager to join our ineos composites business at our barcelona office (spain) – on site.
the job holder will be a key member of the emea composites procurement team, reporting to the emea procurement leader (member of the emea management team).
with 4 plants, approx.
300 ftes, >200 customers, and 100 suppliers, we are one of the leading producers of upr resins & gel coats and the #1 supplier of ver in emea.
the role is critical to business success, with raw material spend accounting for >75% of our production costs in a highly competitive market with multiple end-use segments and constantly evolving dynamics.
the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: work with cross-functional teams to agree, develop, and deliver the optimum sourcing strategy for all raw materials assigned to their portfolio.
research and identify suppliers to determine, along with cross-functional teams, the best value in terms of quality, capability, cost & delivery for the business.
analyse historic strategy and spend with the aim of finding improvements in strategy and cost.
procurement activities: challenge and negotiate with suppliers to get the most favourable commercial terms.
ensure robust commercial contracts are agreed and adhered to.
develop and monitor kpis to measure supplier performance and drive improvements.
analyse commodity data, macroeconomic forecasts, and policy information to produce short, medium, and long-term raw material price and availability forecasts for the raw materials assigned to the portfolio.
assist with resolving disputes and providing a defence against supplier claims.
ensure supplier she standards meet the required expectations of the business, including the implementation of specific ineos requirements.
process: ensure that appropriate purchase orders are placed and maintained in sap on a timely basis for the category.
maintain databases containing procurement project statuses, contracts, and price development, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible for all materials assigned to the category.
develop a calendar for all tenders, contract renewals, etc., and ensure adherence to it.
ensure alignment with the delegation of authority process at all times.
organisation: provide the emea procurement leader with clear and thoughtful analysis/data as required.
attend regular meetings with site engineers and management team to understand project requirements and develop the procurement strategy for future projects for the category.
provide the emea procurement leader with forward opportunities for improvement in terms of capital planning or identify procurement risks.
compliance: meet all legal, ethical, and regulatory compliance practices and ensure suppliers adhere to the same.
in order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: level of education & experience in general preferably an economics, chemistry, or engineering degree.
indispensable high level of spoken and written english; spanish desired.
minimum of 3 years' experience as category manager - raw materials sourcing or at least exposure to chemical industry environment.
experience working in multicultural/multinational environments.
technical skills ability to draft and interpret contracts, as well as ongoing contract/supplier management.
ability to draft and execute tenders.
use knowledge of business economics and global drivers and trends to anticipate their application to raw materials sourcing for the category.
strong negotiation and rigorous analytical skills.
advanced knowledge and use of sap, excel, powerpoint, and data analysis tools.
demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills applicable to problem-solving, critical thinking, change management, and project management.
experienced in purchasing/procurement, preferably in an international chemical or technical environment.
knowledge of supply chain management and direct procurement practices is required.
strong communications & negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
financial acumen & analytical skills.
action/results-oriented & energetic – agile profile.
skilled in working cross-functionally/teamwork.
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location: barcelona, spain type: full-time posted: 15 january 2025 requisition id: 2025 - 011 job details location: barcelona, spain discipline: procurement type: full-time business: ineos composites posted: 15 january 2025 requisition id: 2025 - 011 apply for this job: clicking this link will take you to an external site where you can continue with your application.
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