INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Petrochemicals

ProcurementAssociate

$57–81k Alvin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Procurement Associate at INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA. Skills: Procurement process, Vendor management, Cost management. Assure purchase orders or contracts are in place. Maintain purchase order files”

What You'll Achieve.

Assure site material and service requirements are met; Keep process units operating profitably; Keep capital projects supplied; Maximize contribution to company's bottom line; Achieve optimum cost savings; Achieve negotiated cost reductions; Achieve cost avoidances; Achieve working capital reductions; Assure procurement process is followed; Assure requisitions are converted to accurate purchase orders; Assure transactions with suppliers are executed flawlessly; Maintain and increase knowledge of assigned commodities; Maintain and increase vendor knowledge; Actively pursue savings opportunities; Actively pursue inventory reduction opportunities; Actively pursue better payment terms; Ensure safe, qualified contractors working at sites; Insist all contractors adherence to safety requirements; Drive right behaviours; Continuously improve processes; Continuously streamline processes; Automate processes for greater responsibility; Automate processes for increased performance

Industry & Context.

Petrochemicals
Problems you'll solve

Resolution of improvement opportunities

Eligibility Requirements

After hours duty rotation, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Working at heights, Walking on wet/damp surfaces, Ascending/descending stairs, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Kneeling, Reaching at low shoulder height

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or equivalent, Minimum 2 years experience in purchasing, Proven procurement/commercial skills, Some negotiation experience, Demonstrated excellent communication skills, Computer skills, SAP experience

Nice to Have

More experience or education for Grade 30, Microsoft Excel experience helpful, Access database experience helpful

What You'll Do.

Assure purchase orders or contracts are in place

Maintain purchase order files

Track spend for orders

Expedite orders when required

Reconcile open Purchase Orders

Reconcile blocked invoices

Assure procurement process is followed

Negotiate simple Terms and Conditions

Maintain knowledge of assigned commodities

Maintain vendor call out listings

Maintain after hours duty information

Maintain Vendor files

Maintain Vendor Master information

Pursue savings opportunities

Pursue inventory reduction opportunities

Pursue better payment terms

Assist with negotiation strategies

Negotiate small supply contracts

Back up other Procurement Associates

Share after hours duty rotation

Work closely with Procurement Specialists

Update Procurement Website

Mentor less experienced Procurement Associates

Assist with SAP training

Assure contractors are safety pre-qualified

Insist contractors adherence to safety requirements

Work on corrective plans with contractors

Encourage participation in safety observation programs

Model correct behaviours

Challenge old ways of doing things

Create time saving tools

Create time saving systems

Utilize lean sigma principles

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional working; Internal relationships; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Procurement Specialists; Site users; SHE Department

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Full Job Description

# Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference? Grade: 29-30 Nonexempt (Grade commensurate with experience) Offer Range: 57,000 - 81,100 (commensurate with experience) # Organizational context and job purpose ** _INEOS Organization_****:** INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 28 businesses, each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 148 sites in 26 countries throughout the world. **_Business Context_****:** The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and Polypropylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (LaPorte, 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 chartered to significantly improve the way third party spend is managed, thereby establishing procurement as a major strategic lever and equal contributor to the success of the business. In support of this charter, the primary role of the Procurement Associate is to assure site material and service requirements are met to keep the process units operating profitably and capital projects supplied for timely construction. Maximize contribution to the company’s bottom line through optimum cost savings, which includes negotiated cost reductions, cost avoidances, and working capital reductions. The position reports to the Manufacturing Procurement Manager. The physical location will be at the manufacturing facility primarily serving Procurement’s on-site partners, however, the Procurement Associate may be requested to provide support for other O&P locations. **_The Main Purpose of the Role_****:** The Procurement Associate will have direct responsibility and accountability for ensuring the procurement process is followed, to assure th

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