NPR Capex Procurement Manager

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Purpose of the Job

We are looking for an experienced Capex Procurement Manager to join our Information Management. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting phase at Nouryon: we are growing and have an ambitious infrastructure roadmap with Cybersecurity as it’s number one priority. You will be part of a dynamic, diverse, and proactive working environment. Will you become our new colleague realizing impactful projects/architecture that help secure and improve our IT landscape? Then do not hesitate to apply today! 

About the job (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead and drive all procurement activities for CapEx project in India throughout initiation, study phase, pre-project phase, detailed engineering and execution phase
• Lead the development of project procurement strategy and project procurement plan in alignment with the project managers and the site asset managers
• Secure early involvement of procurement and take an active role in the budgeting estimation process

• Working closely with Category Management colleagues to implement agreed strategies locally in manufacturing sites.
• Actively participate within project team in a constructive manner to find the best solutions taking concepts such as Total Cost of Ownership and Landed cost into account
• Provide detailed knowledge of the market and supplier alternatives to the projects
• Drive awareness of supply issues within the project, clarifying business impact and lead resolution plans.
• Develop project risk management strategies and drive development and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Work closely with Project Management to monitor supplier performance metrics and actively participate in the tracking and reporting of said metrics to drive supplier accountability.
• Work closely with essential team members to develop cost reduction strategies and implementation plans that meet project / business needs.
• Report on project related savings monthly as well as maintaining the project savings pipeline.
• Manage the procurement execution against approved baseline and assure compliance against policies and procedures
• Manage engineering contractor in project procurement execution
• Lead negotiations for medium and large projects and set up project specific contracts with
• suppliers including with all relevant clauses, guarantees, etc.
• Work with suppliers and project members to ensure timely delivery of agreed services or products.
• Work with the category managers within the region and others to identify best cost sourcing alternatives and identify opportunities to leverage spend.
• Build project procurement expertise and use as best practices within region also seeking knowledge and inspiration in the external market.
• Manage supplier related risks within the project.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience) 

• Strong exposure to chemical / process industry projects.
• Hands-on experience in EPC/EPCm execution environment.

Good understanding of:

• Mechanical equipment (preferred background).
• Project procurement lifecycle.
• Contract management and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of international procurement practices.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us, we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

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If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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