Procurement Associate II/III – Marina View (Grade 29-30)
INEOS Belgium, League City, TX, United States
Procurement Associate II/III – Marina View (Grade 29-30)
Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Grade 29-30 commensurate with experience.
Industry: Large producer of Olefins, Polyolefins, High-Density Polyethylene Pipe in North America.
Business Context
Headquartered in League City, TX, INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA is one of the largest producers of Olefins, Polyolefins, and HDPE Pipe in North America. The business includes product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene, Polyethylene. Production sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), Carson (Carson, CA), and Hobbs (Seminole, TX) with a corporate office in League City, TX. In addition, the business oversees a wholly owned subsidiary, WL Plastics, which produces HDPE Pipe in 10 plants across the US with headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Procurement Associate II/III – Marina View role combines procurement execution with business‑critical administrative coordination, requiring sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and working knowledge of procurement processes, systems, and policies. It performs the following:
Supports procurement leadership and site stakeholders by ensuring purchase requisitions are converted into accurate purchase orders, vendor interactions are managed effectively, and administrative processes are executed efficiently and professionally.
Provides advanced administrative support while executing core procurement transactions to ensure uninterrupted operations, compliant third‑party spending, and effective stakeholder service.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Procurement Manager; they may also directly support Procurement Commodity Managers and other Senior managers within the Supply Department.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Procurement & Contract Execution Support
Process purchase requisitions and convert them into accurate purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and delegated authority.
Ensure purchase orders or contracts are in place for all contractors and suppliers providing goods or services.
Maintain purchase order records (active and closed), including tracking spending, deliveries, and expediting as required.
Reconcile open purchase orders and resolve blocked or discrepant invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable.
Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Responsible for tracking all Procurement contracts in and out of the INEOS Legal Department.
Track Procurement Contracts through the approval process, logging completed agreements in the Approved Vendor Listing.
Identify, select, review, and qualify vendors.
Negotiate simple to mildly complex changes to terms and conditions.
Seek direction for more complicated contracts and requests, requiring support of Procurement Specialists.
Perform monthly audits in the Procurement SharePoint Site Legal log to ensure contracts are active.
2. Vendor & Stakeholder Support
Maintain vendors' master data and procurement documentation.
Support vendor selection, qualification, and ongoing vendor relationship management.
Negotiate simple commercial terms and support procurement commodity managers and specialists in broader negotiation strategies.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers, finance, and site personnel.
Provide courteous, professional service to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Increase knowledge of other commodities as part of assisting Procurement Commodity Managers.
3. Administrative & Executive Support
Perform complex and diversified administrative duties requiring discretion, judgment, and knowledge of organizational policies.
Coordinate calendars, meetings, documentation, correspondence, and reporting for procurement leadership or assigned teams.
Manage records, files, presentations, and data using advanced office systems and software.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust workflows independently to respond to changing business needs.
Print and pay invoices from Work Cycle and execute Services entries.
Handle all company cell phone orders and invoice payables.
Provide support for requisition creation.
4. Team Collaboration & Continuity
Provide backup support for procurement members as needed.
Share knowledge, tools, and best practices to ensure continuity of operations.
Assist with system training, process documentation, and onboarding support when required.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline administrative and procurement processes.
Deal with differing situations requiring creative problem‑solving and new application of solutions.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Education / Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or commercial operations and 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative or executive assistant experience. More experience or education may justify a higher grade 30 placement.
Experience supporting senior‑level leaders or operational teams preferred.
Some enterprise procurement system experience required, with SAP strongly preferred.
Skills / Competencies
Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, purchase‑to‑pay workflows, and administrative operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Professional discretion and ability to interact effectively with senior leaders and external partners.
Demonstrates knowledge of procurement activities.
Ability to work independently within defined parameters and make decisions with limited consultation and guidance.
Work Environment
Primarily office‑based, supporting site procurement teams, and supply departments.
Regular interaction with internal stakeholders, suppliers, finance, and leadership.
Requires flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.
Physical Requirements
Frequently (70‑100%) sitting and keyboard use.
Occasionally (less than 30%) lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
Infrequently (10% or less) ascending and descending stairs, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and reaching at/below shoulder height.
Requires close visual acuity for reading and computer work.
Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.
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Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Grade 29-30 commensurate with experience.
Industry: Large producer of Olefins, Polyolefins, High-Density Polyethylene Pipe in North America.
Business Context
Headquartered in League City, TX, INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA is one of the largest producers of Olefins, Polyolefins, and HDPE Pipe in North America. The business includes product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene, Polyethylene. Production sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), Carson (Carson, CA), and Hobbs (Seminole, TX) with a corporate office in League City, TX. In addition, the business oversees a wholly owned subsidiary, WL Plastics, which produces HDPE Pipe in 10 plants across the US with headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Procurement Associate II/III – Marina View role combines procurement execution with business‑critical administrative coordination, requiring sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and working knowledge of procurement processes, systems, and policies. It performs the following:
Supports procurement leadership and site stakeholders by ensuring purchase requisitions are converted into accurate purchase orders, vendor interactions are managed effectively, and administrative processes are executed efficiently and professionally.
Provides advanced administrative support while executing core procurement transactions to ensure uninterrupted operations, compliant third‑party spending, and effective stakeholder service.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Procurement Manager; they may also directly support Procurement Commodity Managers and other Senior managers within the Supply Department.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Procurement & Contract Execution Support
Process purchase requisitions and convert them into accurate purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and delegated authority.
Ensure purchase orders or contracts are in place for all contractors and suppliers providing goods or services.
Maintain purchase order records (active and closed), including tracking spending, deliveries, and expediting as required.
Reconcile open purchase orders and resolve blocked or discrepant invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable.
Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Responsible for tracking all Procurement contracts in and out of the INEOS Legal Department.
Track Procurement Contracts through the approval process, logging completed agreements in the Approved Vendor Listing.
Identify, select, review, and qualify vendors.
Negotiate simple to mildly complex changes to terms and conditions.
Seek direction for more complicated contracts and requests, requiring support of Procurement Specialists.
Perform monthly audits in the Procurement SharePoint Site Legal log to ensure contracts are active.
2. Vendor & Stakeholder Support
Maintain vendors' master data and procurement documentation.
Support vendor selection, qualification, and ongoing vendor relationship management.
Negotiate simple commercial terms and support procurement commodity managers and specialists in broader negotiation strategies.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers, finance, and site personnel.
Provide courteous, professional service to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Increase knowledge of other commodities as part of assisting Procurement Commodity Managers.
3. Administrative & Executive Support
Perform complex and diversified administrative duties requiring discretion, judgment, and knowledge of organizational policies.
Coordinate calendars, meetings, documentation, correspondence, and reporting for procurement leadership or assigned teams.
Manage records, files, presentations, and data using advanced office systems and software.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust workflows independently to respond to changing business needs.
Print and pay invoices from Work Cycle and execute Services entries.
Handle all company cell phone orders and invoice payables.
Provide support for requisition creation.
4. Team Collaboration & Continuity
Provide backup support for procurement members as needed.
Share knowledge, tools, and best practices to ensure continuity of operations.
Assist with system training, process documentation, and onboarding support when required.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline administrative and procurement processes.
Deal with differing situations requiring creative problem‑solving and new application of solutions.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Education / Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or commercial operations and 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative or executive assistant experience. More experience or education may justify a higher grade 30 placement.
Experience supporting senior‑level leaders or operational teams preferred.
Some enterprise procurement system experience required, with SAP strongly preferred.
Skills / Competencies
Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, purchase‑to‑pay workflows, and administrative operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Professional discretion and ability to interact effectively with senior leaders and external partners.
Demonstrates knowledge of procurement activities.
Ability to work independently within defined parameters and make decisions with limited consultation and guidance.
Work Environment
Primarily office‑based, supporting site procurement teams, and supply departments.
Regular interaction with internal stakeholders, suppliers, finance, and leadership.
Requires flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.
Physical Requirements
Frequently (70‑100%) sitting and keyboard use.
Occasionally (less than 30%) lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
Infrequently (10% or less) ascending and descending stairs, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and reaching at/below shoulder height.
Requires close visual acuity for reading and computer work.
Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.
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