Sr. Sourcing Specialist

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

LyondellBasell’s Global Procurement group facilitates supply solutions globally for LyondellBasell. We manage supplier relationships in order to provide value to our internal customers in the acquisition of materials, services, and utilities. This position reports to a Category Manager within the Technical Services procurement team and is located at our North American Headquarters in Downtown Houston. The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, 401K matching, generous benefits package, pension plan, parking subsidy, and employee 
discount. 
 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Creates value by providing appropriate input into the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, function/business specific related agreements and related work processes in accordance with the global strategy. 
• Supports all clients in the business and functions that responsible category areas support.
• An active team member with responsibility for various sourcing activities pertaining to running the business, capital projects and provides support to the overall sourcing strategy. 
• Begins to independently manage sourcing projects with increasing complexity and medium value. 
• Executes the sourcing process and is able to effectively source segments and/or commodities with increasing complexity and medium value. 
• Understands strategies for assigned segments or commodities and proactively drives initiatives to meet sourcing objectives. 
• Drives productivity opportunities with supply base to deliver value to the business. 
• Supports Category Managers during complex sourcing initiatives through data modeling and analysis, change management and new process execution. 
• Ensures high ethical and financial control compliance standards are met by the organization. 
• Maximizes revenue share and controls cost by responding to audits, surveys, or other information requests from internal and external sources. 
• Articulates LYB procurement policies and standards. Encourages and enforces compliance.
• Answers inquiries requiring interpretation of policies and contributes to a strong governance culture by complying with appropriate governance policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with the Buyers in the implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives. 
• Develops and composes sourcing specification in such a manner that internal customer needs are addressed.
• Demonstrates the initiative to challenge inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations.
• Understands strategies for assigned commodities and proactively drives initiatives to meet sourcing objectives. 
• Assesses supplier capabilities thru KPI analysis and makes recommendations on supplier acceptability. 
• Identifies and qualifies new suppliers as required. 

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Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (or recognized equivalent). 
• 6+ years related experience required with a degree (10 years in lieu of a degree); 
• Negotiations and contract experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred (or recognized equivalent) 
• 3+ years of chemical or related industry experience and knowledge related to purchasing and materials 
• management is preferred 
• Experience with manufacturing plant services performed by general and specialty contractors and is 
• preferred 
• Experience in manufacturing environment, in Technical or Business-related positions preferred 

Competencies

Builds effective teamsCollaboratesCultivates 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 www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

 

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