Oleochemical Procurement Manager\nLocation\nRemote within Europe (Flexible Location) with frequent international travel\nAbout Innospec\nInnospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on delivering innovative solutions across diverse markets. We operate in an international, fastmoving environment where collaboration, technical expertise, and responsible sourcing are key to our success.\nAs part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Oleochemical Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities across Europe and globally.
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Role Description The Oleochemical Procurement Manager will lead strategic sourcing and category management for oleochemical feedstocks and derivatives across Europe and globally.\nThis role combines regional responsibility with global category leadership, covering the full oleochemical value chain. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing supply, managing market volatility, driving value creation, and supporting Innospec's sustainability objectives across the oleochemical value chain.\nThe role is remote with flexibility on the base location within Europe, with regular international travel.
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Main Responsibilities\nMarket
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Intelligence and Feedstock Monitoring
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Monitoring and analysing global and regional oleochemical and feedstock market dynamics\nTracking regulatory and sustainability developments impacting sourcing strategies\nPublishing market and price trend insights to support procurement and business decisions\nRepresenting the company at key industry conferences and forums
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Strategic Sourcing and Category Leadership
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Developing and implementing regional and global sourcing strategies\nIdentifying and mitigating supply chain risks through alternative sourcing and supplier development\nLeading competitive tenders and cross functional category initiatives\nWork closely with R&D;, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sustainability teams
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Negotiation and Value Creation
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Defining and leading negotiation strategies at regional and global levels\nDelivering year on year cost savings and a sustainable value pipeline\nBalancing cost optimisation with supply security and long term supplier partnerships
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Supplier Management
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Building and manage senior level relationships with key oleochemical suppliers\nMonitoring supplier performance xlwpduy across cost, quality, service, and sustainability criteria
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Person Specification\nEducation
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Master's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Procurement, Engineering, Chemistry, or similar
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Experience
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Strong background in oleochemical or chemical raw materials procurement\nDeep understanding of feedstock markets, price drivers, and supplier dynamics\nProven experience in strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, and international procurement\nComfortable operating in a global, matrix organisation
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Key Skills and Competencies
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Strategic mindset with strong analytical capability\nExcellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills\nAbility to influence and lead cross functional, cross regional teams