Chemical Procurement Manager (Texas City)

Chemical Procurement Manager INEOS Acetyls Texas City, Texas, United States (On-site)

About the Company INEOS Acetyls is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations for our Texas City manufacturing site. This is a hands-on, on-site management role with direct reports, intended for a procurement professional with strong chemical manufacturing experience who is ready to take full ownership of site procurement and people leadership.

About the Role This role is scoped as a site-based manager position with direct operational and people leadership responsibilities. The Site Procurement Manager is accountable for end-to-end procurement execution at the Texas City site. The role requires daily on-site engagement, close collaboration with plant leadership, and direct management of the site procurement team. Success in this role comes from balancing operational execution, supplier management, compliance, and team development.

Responsibilities Lead all procurement activities for goods, services, and logistics supporting the Texas City site (excluding feedstock and catalyst). Directly manage, coach, and develop procurement team members, setting clear expectations and driving accountability. Own supplier relationships, contract negotiations, pricing strategies, purchase orders, and expediting activities. Execute procurement strategies for high-value and critical spend categories aligned with site needs. Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority, internal controls, and SAP P2P processes. Oversee site stores and warehouse procurement activities, including inventory accuracy, reorder levels, and obsolete stock management. Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Site Leadership to support safe, reliable plant operations. Support project, outage, and turnaround procurement activities. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance value, reliability, and service to the site.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum work experience of 10 years with over 5 years of procurement experience preferred. Experience supporting chemical plants, refineries, or similar manufacturing environments. Prior people leadership experience or clear readiness to manage direct reports. Strong commercial, contracting, and negotiation skills. SAP P2P experience preferred.

Required Skills Clear, confident communicator across technical and non-technical teams. Strong decision-making and organizational skills. Relationship-driven approach with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable operating in a highly visible, on-site role.

Preferred Skills This role is ideal for a candidate who: Has strong procurement experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial environments. Is ready to take ownership of a site-based procurement organization. Wants a visible, hands-on manager role with direct reports. Enjoys leading people, making decisions, and being accountable for results.