Procurement Expert

We're seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to drive our team's success at our Newton Aycliffe site.

At INEOS Hygienics, we're a team of in-house hygiene experts, brilliant product engineers, and passionate individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch products that outperform the market leaders.

Our high-level liquids with antibacterial properties empower and protect, making life better for those who use them. As our official hygienic partner of top sporting teams and athletes, we're committed to quality and innovation.

The Opportunity

If you thrive on challenges and are driven to succeed, INEOS' open and non-hierarchical approach will give you the freedom to shine. We value determination, responsibility, involvement, vibrancy, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Accountabilities

(Including but not limited to):

1. Sourcing and developing packaging and product requirements in collaboration with the Procurement and NPD teams.
2. Developing new products with our suppliers.
3. Performance managing new suppliers.
4. Managing supplier relations and negotiation to develop high-performing sustainable partnerships that deliver best value.
5. Preparing benchmark data, supply market intelligence, and supplier scoping.
6. Building upon third-party manufacturing structure inline with product portfolio.
7. Driving product innovation through supplier management.

About You:

We're looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist with:

• Critical and analytical thinking to identify and lead continuous improvement activities.
• Experience in managing SLAs.
• A strong background and experience with SAP.
• The ability to make informed decisions and communicate clearly with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A positive and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge and experience of Excel and other MS systems, particularly those relating to interpreting and presenting data in the form of KPIs.
• An understanding of the Purchase to Pay process.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary.
2. Discretionary annual bonus plan.
3. Generous contributory pension.
4. Life assurance.
5. 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
6. A wide range of benefits through the INEOS Connect portal, including high street and partner discounts.
7. Discounted self-funder healthcare.
8. An online health, fitness, and wellbeing hub.
9. An Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services, including counselling, financial support, and legal services.
10. The Cycle to Work Scheme.

INEOS is dedicated to achieving Net Zero by 2050, driving our businesses and informing all our decisions. We're committed to innovation and collaboration, working together with our employees, partners, customers, and communities to create a better future.