Category Manager - Houston, United States - Lyondell Basell North America

Lyondell Basell North America Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polypropylene compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2020, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the third consecutive year.

Develops, deploys and manages the procurement strategies for manufacturing plant services required to support company operations.
May involve multi-year/multi-million dollar expenditures negotiated and contracted utilizing national agreements by buyers. Utilizes comprehensive and systemic market analysis for the goods/services procured to drive lowest total cost and maximum value to the company.
Manages effective internal client and supplier communication and relationships up to the senior level within and outside LYB.
Contributes in value beyond cost delivery efforts.

Roles & Responsibilities

Executes strategic sourcing following the agreed processes and sourcing strategy methodology. Utilizes market analysis and contracting strategies for commodities.
Negotiates and manages contract and amendment incorporating all stakeholder requirements
Promotes cross-functional teams in assessing risks and developing models associated with supply and technical compliance.
Ensures the deployment of strategic purchasing plans driven by manufacturing requirements, finance, legal objectives and business economics.
Develops and implements measurement systems that clearly indicate the performance level of the sourcing strategy and supplier effectiveness. Maintains focus on added value, lowest total "life cycle" cost and cost savings. Increased responsibility (complexity and value).
Responsible for commodities under chemical manufacturing site services which may include Maintenance, Civil, Equipment Rentals, Industrial Cleaning, SIPA, Engineering, Inspection, or other related categories
Development of reporting personnel and peers through dialogs, skill gap analysis and training.
Promotes excellent working relationships with internal customers and other supporting organizations.
Maintains relationships with key business and manufacturing partners and key supplier contacts.
Ensures that business drivers, departmental goals and measures are aligned.
Lead, mentor, and develop Sourcing Specialists.
Recognized as a leader and an expert in segments, commodities and/or categories assigned; providing knowledge and expertise within this area.
Develops and implements supplier continuous improvement initiatives.

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Min. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required (or recognized equivalent). Master's degree preferred (or recognized equivalent).
8+ years related experience required with a degree
3+ years of chemical or related industry experience and knowledge related to purchasing and materials management is preferred.
8+ years of experience in positions mastering knowledge of business processes in a commercial environment preferred.
Experience in establishing commodity/segment strategies and management preferred.
Experience in managing and manipulating large and complex data.

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

CollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer focusDemonstrates courageDrives resultsEnsures accountabilityInstills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.