Procurement Specialist newCo

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for executing the procurement strategies as defined by a Procurement manager on a site, regional or country basis.  Includes the planning of purchasing and scheduling of materials, services, and supplies if applicable, but normally does not include sourcing.  Can include the tender and request for quotation for final negotiations with vendors for creating Spot Purchase orders and Outline agreements including management of change of suppliers.
• Ensures accurate definition of requirements, may negotiate local contracts, establishes and maintains an effective procurement system consistent with LyondellBasell (“the Enterprise”) control guidelines (same as E1 with increased responsibility). 
• Establishes and utilizes a site support network (incl. travel to assigned sites and attending site/planner meetings) for timely acquisition of site managed materials and services incl. to suppliers while achieving maximum overall cost effectiveness. (increased responsibility compared to E1) within a country or regional basis and including cost savings objectives.

• Acts as  a direct procurement contact incl. for urgent orders for internal clients located at various sites up to agreed spend level. Increased responsibility for several sites

• Supports sourcing plans for low and midsize value projects following the agreed forms, thresholds, processes and sourcing strategy methodology,  implying necessary project management.
• Maintain and Contract ownership of low and midsize value Outline Agreements, e-Catalogues and spot PO´s as well as executes all other transactional tasks. Increased responsibility for several sites

Education and Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or recognized equivalent).
• 2+ years related experience required with degree: 6+years' experience in lieu of degree.     
• 1-2 years of chemical /engineering or related industry experience is desirable. 

Skills

• Knowledge of negotiation, presentation and analytical skills
• Knowledge in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP MM
• French native speaker
• Spanish and English business fluent

Competencies

Demonstrate Courage, Customer focus, Drives results, Cultivates Innovation, Collaborates, Ensures accountability, Instills trust and exemplifies integrity.

Competencies