We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our growing team at our Newton Aycliffe site.
Who are INEOS Hygienics?
Years of scientific product development have resulted in us having a fleet of in-house hygiene experts. Add a plethora of brilliant product engineers, and we deliver the right formula to bring the benefits of performance science to everyone, every day.
We use science to create products that beat the market leaders, making life better for the people that use them. We are built on science, but we're bursting with passion, energy, and enthusiasm for what can be achieved.
Our high-level liquids with antibacterial properties are designed to empower and protect, so you can handle anything. Don't just take our word for it - we are the official hygienic partner of some of the world's greatest sporting teams and athletes.
The Opportunity
If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then INEOS’ open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity 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 collaborating 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. Drive product innovation through supplier management
About You:
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist. Additionally, the following are essential requirements for the role:
8. Capable of critical and analytical thinking to identify and lead continuous improvement activities.
9. Experience in the management of SLA's
10. Strong background and experience with SAP
11. Ability to make informed decisions and communicate clearly with both internal and external stakeholders.
12. Positive and proactive approach to problem solving
13. Knowledge and experience of Excel and other MS systems, particulatly those relating to interpreting and presenting data in the form of KPI's
14. Have an understanding of the Purchase to Pay process
15. Strong planning and organisational skills
What We Offer
16. Competitive salary
17. Discretionary annual bonus plan
18. Generous contributory pension
19. Life assurance
20. 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
21. Wide range of benefits through the INEOS Connect portal including high street and partner discounts
22. Discounted self funder health care
23. Online health, fitness, and wellbeing hub
24. Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services
25. Cycle to Work Scheme
INEOS is dedicated to the collective goal of getting to Net Zero by 2050. It drives our businesses; it is the foundation of all our decisions, and it underpins our innovation.
We don’t want to wait for a solution, we want to help create it. We know the answer lies in moving towards it together - with our employees, partners, customers, and the communities we operate in. Our future is in our hands.