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We've established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We've partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We've made our way from vision to prototype. We've secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We've delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We're building our double cab pick up, the Quartermaster.\nPeople and Culture\n Easy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy - and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigor and humor. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we're an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.\nIf this sounds like you, let's talk.\nYour role:\n\nTo own a Procurement Category in Powertrain end-to-end, including leadership and development of the procurement strategy, using your experience to finally ensure the right parts are in the right place at the right time, allowing purchasing to achieve the best possible commercial terms and conditions in line with the business group strategy, and to own the supplier relationship for the suppliers related to those categories.\nResponsibilities include (but are not limited to):\nCoordinate all procurement activities related to the selected category Powertrain.\nIdentify and source the components and systems with the best technical and commercial fit to the vehicle and operations requirements.\nPrepare, co-ordinate and execute sourcing decisions for selected commodities and full 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