A. Environment/Context: INEOS Phenol is the world\'s largest producer of phenol, acetone, cumene and AMS. They employ around 700 people across six sites, located at: Antwerp (Belgium), Gladbeck (Germany), Marl (Germany), Mobile, Alabama (USA), Pasadena, Texas (USA) and in the near future a newly acquired site on Jurong Island (Singapore). Efficient, integrated assets provide a competitive global manufacturing base to grow with its customers and to continue to meet their needs around the world. The new site in Singapore is currently owned by Mitsui Phenols Singapore Pte. Ltd., the shares of which are set to transfer to INEOS at the end of March 2023.

B. Purpose of the job: The Procurement Manager Phenol Asia is a critical role for the INEOS Phenol business and is responsible for ensuring competitive feedstock contracts and spot deals at all times, overseeing the Asian raw material market, the supply/demand planning of the Singapore asset and working hand in hand with business and operations. The role will moreover have full responsibility on all Phenol procurement activities in Singapore, including contracting services, Capex, MRO, Utilities, Catalyst, Energy and Logistics for the new Singapore site of INEOS Phenol. This role will mainly be focused on management of all feedstocks in particular Benzene, Propylene and Cumene, as well as the strategic direction of the Asia Procurement organisation. It will have a close collaboration with the other regions to optimise the global phenol business footprint. Key-Responsibilities:

• main commercial contact for Benzene, Propylene and Cumene activities within the boundaries of the delegation of authorities

• Negotiation and delivery of leading edge contracts and commercial terms for procurement, in particular the provision of all feedstocks

• Working effectively and seamlessly with the other regions to optimise the global phenol business footprint

• Lead the associated Procurement support team (5-6 direct reports)

• Develop, propose to the decision makers, and implement global Procurement strategies in line with the strategic direction

• Ensure development and implementation of procurement strategies within the team

• Analyse global markets and provide associated reporting and recommendations to the global Procurement team

• Maintain and control a robust Supply Chain to maximise value through robust spend control, Working Capital and risk management

• Guarantee business continuity by following up demand and tracking supplier performance

• Be an active part in INEOS wide networks to identify areas of consolidation, synergies and potential opportunities
  

C. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Accountability 1: General

• To deliver the annual procurement targets, in particular guarantee of supply, total spend reduction and cash-out, and optimising working capital in coordination with the business and technical authorities

Accountability 2: Develop, implement and execute the procurement strategies for raw materials, energy, catalyst, utilities, capex, MRO and Logistics

• Responsible for total procurement process

• Responsibility for all contracts for the site and ensure these are properly reviewed, monitored and extended

• Identify opportunities for Strategic sourcing

Accountability 3: Manage team in order to maintain an optimal functioning of the department

• Manage the Site Procurement Teams and ensure performance .

• Coach carefully and closely the team by periodical performance reviews

Accountability 4: Guarantee the sites supply

• Guarantee the supply and logistics of all goods and services flows to assure business continuity

• Find, lead & implement changes of contracts and products

• Analyse and use markets to get the best value for the sites

Accountability 5: HSE Contractor Management

• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for change

Accountability 6: system & Compliance

• increase procurement capabilities and efficiency, minimize manual transactions and drive the improvement of procurement image at the site

• Ensure compliance to ISO certificates, financial audit and other statutory requirements

Accountability 7: Feedstock Supply Chain

• prepare and discuss Budget and Strategy requirements

• manage purchase plans and activities based on sales and production requirements (for Phenol and Cumene asset)

• coordinate the supply chain

• support daily operational planners

Accountability 8: Propylene, Benzene and Cumene lead contact

• monitor and manage Supply/Demand balances

• main contact into the Propylene, Benzene and Cumene markets

• support of planners

Accountability 9: Market Analysis

• Analyse feedstock markets

• Create and provide in depth analysis for the business and the market

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to the Global Procurement team

• Management of internal and external contacts

Accountability 10: Contract management

• Active involvement in contract negotiations

• Make recommendations for contract settlements

• Review contract wording

Accountability 11: Reporting

• Create and implement advanced costs tools for the business

• Continuous improvement of existing reporting and planning tools, approvals and PO processes.

D. Requirements Level of education & Experience in general

• Degree education: Degree in a technical/chemical subject, complemented by business/procurement training and minimum 8 years relevant experience
• Strong background in procurement and/or commercial, preferably in the chemical/petrochemical industry
• Understanding of related products and their market characteristics: the candidate must have a thorough understanding and experience in the markets of Benzene, Propylene, Cumene, Phenol & Acetone markets.
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Advanced knowledge of finance and cost controlling
• Fluent in English and Chinese

Technical skills

• Advanced analytical skills
• Strong focus on delivery/cost
• Excellent understanding of business context, market interactions and business strategy.
• Strong knowledge of the global petrochemical market and trade flows
• Strategic thinker with commercial understanding of market dynamics
• Ability to identify and improve deficient processes
• Experience and willingness to develop and implement new methods and procedures
• Understanding of production processes and complexities for chemical assets and associated supply chains
• The role also requires SAP user knowledge and improved computer literacy to develop and maintain (Excel-)tools

Behavioural skills

• Leadership skills
• Excellent business and commercial sense
• Ability to influence and challenge internal and external
• A bias for action with a proven track record of initiative and complex problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to lead and drive others
• Ability to work under extreme time constraint and considerable pressure, with confidence and courage
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Solid ability to move from analytical to strategy (helicopter view), but also an eye for details
• Ability to communicate complex situations effectively to senior management
• Strong team player