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Group IT and Information Services Procurement ManagerThis role can be based at any of these INEOS sites: London or Lyndhurst, UKBrussels or Antwerp, BelgiumCologne, Germany Lavera, France Rafnes, Norway INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and INEOS Group are seeking an experienced IT and Information Services Procurement Manager. The INEOS Group IT and Information Services Procurement Manager will lead an established Group network, the role is responsible to multiple stakeholders across the INEOS group. These stakeholders have not only a broad base of IT hardware, software and solutions in place today, but diverse needs driven by their unique business strategies and requirements. The Group IT and Information Services Procurement Manager is responsible for reconciling these needs and identifying opportunities to create synergies and drive technological efficiencies across the businesses, as well as recognise where a unique solution is required.This role will develop the appropriate procurement strategies and negotiate the best contracts in the marketplace, fulfilling needs of the businesses and the INEOS group. This role will also contract manage the IT and technology providers to ensure key obligations, performance metrics and standards are delivered. The candidate will be an expert buyer, bringing current knowledge of the dynamic global technology marketplace. Through leading-edge understanding of enterprise technologies and how they can enable business performance, this role keeps abreast of the key market providers, changing solutions, the competitive landscape and the impact on prices in the various markets within which INEOS is buying.ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategy and PlanningDevelop, define and implement the appropriate IT hardware, software and solutions procurement strategies fulfilling requirements of the businesses.Through leading-edge industry knowledge secure the appropriate contracts and put in place the right risk assessments, measurements for performance standards and service level agreements.Manage the portfolio of IT Procurement initiatives and ensure alignment of the businesses in both IT and Procurement functions.Create and enforce techniques, practices and procedures for software licensing administration in a manner that best protects INEOS interestsDefine and enforce the cost allocations methodology of Group contracts to businesses.Manage the portfolio of group information services contracts and coordinate with the businesses on strategy, delivery and value for money.Acquisition & DeploymentManage the procurement activities of INEOS Group and INEOS O&P Europe IT including procurement of a broad range of IT products and services and Information Services.Define and enforce how and when Procurement must be involved in any IT project in the businesses .Input to the planning, development and management of all IT related aspects of business projects – including activity related to Business process outsourcing etc.Ensure effective use of internal Standard Operating Procedures in procurement, control of the workflows, continuous business processes monitoring and improvements.ReportingCreate and share the high-level reporting on the Group IT Procurement network activities for the Group stakeholders both in Procurement and IT.Report on costs and potential savings generated by the implementation of Group contracts. Ensure the right level of diffusion in the businesses.Operational ManagementManage the end-to-end procurement process for all Group IT and technology services and solutions including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Bit Analysis Statements (BASs), receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of contracts in full compliance with INEOS authorisation rules and regulations.Organise and manage the right level of communication at each step of the procurement process to have the businesses fully aligned.Make multi-business agreements visible to all key people/functions in the businesses.Establish solid internal control system which ensures manual, or SAP purchase orders (POs) are duly prepared and dispatched.Identify where value can be captured for the INEOS group by entering Long Term Agreements (LTAs) for commonly required services across multiple businesses.Share best practices and lessons learned across the procurement function.Manage IT vendor’s audit at the Group level.BudgetsIdentify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment in IT and technology to meet the business needs and budgets.Ensure appropriate cost and contract management practices are in place for each contract to ensure the contracts deliver the correct services, products and value to enable tight control of spend and return on investment.Ensure that costs and savings associated to Group contracts are shared and understood by businesses.Ensure that cost allocations of Group contracts are available and shared on time helping the businesses to build their IT budget accurately. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Level of education & experience Completed advanced university degree preferably in Business Administration, Management, Procurement or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Five years of professional experience; progressive responsible experience in managing procurement operations.Excellent level of computer literacy and overall understanding of IT portfolio ranging from Infrastructure, application landscape, hardware and software.Good knowledge of business processes.Experience in, IT out-source service & contract management.Demonstrated skills in managing costs.Languages Fluency in English is essential. Working knowledge of French and/or German languages is an advantage.Technical skills Extensive experience and knowledge of enterprise technology solutions and services.Effectively applies specialized knowledge of IT procurement to timely source IT products services and/or business solution with a high technological content.Effectively works with vendors and service providers in compliance with INEOS procedures to secure cost-effective quality solutions.Drives IT Procurement in a safe manner consistent with local regulations.Has experience in Project management enabling to provide value in sourcing of solutions within business and IT projects.Behavioural skills Builds strong working relationships and engages positively with all clients and stakeholdersCommunicates clearly (written and verbal including senior levels), builds strong networks and can have impact in a virtual working environment.Can influence decision makers within the business and vendors.Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management.Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility.Contributes to team environment.Self-motivated Highly numerate & analytical with good cost management skills.To apply: Please submit your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button.