Job Opportunity

Regional Direct Spend Manager 

Aurora, Illinois, United States

INEOS Styrolution America LLC 

Our Company: INEOS Styrolution is a leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene standard and styrenic specialties. Offering excellent production facilities, cutting-edge R&D centers, international reach, and over 90 years' experience pioneering real change through sustainable solutions, all while makeing the circular economy for styrenics a reality.

• Global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties
• Employees: 3,600 worldwide
• Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
• Customer base: Customers in 106 countries
• Sales: 4 billion EUR in 2020

The Position: Regional Direct Spend Manager - Procurement for the timely supply of monomers and raw materials at the lowest possible cost, right quality, right time.

Requirements:

• Level of education & knowledge:
  • B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration or Natural Sciences
  • Minimum 7 years of related Management and Procurement experience operating in a Global, multi-retional matrix organization

• Experience in general:
  • Experience in leading a team of professional buyers
  • Capability to motivate, guide and manage people
  • Excellent budgeting skills

• Technical skills:
  • Expertise in Procurement techniques, methods, processes and strategies
  • Analytical skills
  • Fluent in English - additional language skills advantageous
  • Presentation skills
  • Understanding of Procurement Best Practices
  • Strong knowledge of SAP Procurement and material management
  • Negotiation skills/advanced experience
  • Understanding Chemical value chains
  • Understanding of or experience in Regulatory and Trade compliance
  • Microsoft SharePoint

Responsibilities:

• Manage a department of three RCBs to ensure and work and issues are addressed on a timely manner
• Ensure Purchase orders are issued for raw materials on a timely basis
• Ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis to avoid credit hold with suppliers
• Suppliers maintenance for pricing, availability, quality, delivery performance
• Coordinate with finance and other functions to resolve costing issues
• Generate Contract Review and Approval Forms (CRAFs) and SAP Outline Agreements (OLAs) as required to receive approvals for supply of raw materials
• Coordinate and assist Planners with daily issues related to product availability, quality
• Work with Trade compliance group on work related to import of materials
• Work with Regulatory group on providing material related regulatory documents
• Work with Regional Development Center group in sourcing trial materials, TDS, SDS and assist in the preparation of an MOC required for approving a raw material 
• Drive supplier management and escalation level and quality gate in terms of supplier issues
• Project work relating to IT or process improvements in procurement; i.e. Digitalization, SRM, S2S, Sustainability.
• Contribute and steer team to create value add and bottom line impact for INEOS Styrolution such as cost savings, risk reduction, increased competitiveness more efficient processes, supplier innovation.
• Direct lines of communication with senior management and leadership (Directors and Vice Presidents)
• Maintain a good understanding of market trends and supplier developments in the Chemical and associated building blocks industries.
• Regional product stewardship requirements in the region
• Support Eco/Sustainable product brand projects and developments
• Conduct in-person supplier audits at their production facilities as required
• Manage, review and control the Regional non-conformance/SCAR process

The Location: This opportunity is located in Aurora, Illinois, only 15 minutes from downtown Naperville. 

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salaries, performance-related pay and bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package with low premiums including health, short term disability, life and accidental death insurance plans
• 401K with company match + contributions
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Career development and progression

We are INEOS Styrolution because:

• We provide equal employement opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, maritial status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. 
• We are committed to the safety and personal wellness of all our employees
• We recognize success and reward achievements
• We support employees who are passionate about success and motivated.
• We offer a positive learning environment and encourage the sharing of best practices
• We produce materials that are necessary for our daily lives
• We contribute to the communities in which we operate and donate to organizations our employees care about 
• We foster teamwork and safe, positive working environments

We are excited to hear from you and to share more about our organization.

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team

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