Regional Sourcing Specialist

Basic Function

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the world’s largest plastics, chemical and refining companies and a member of the S&P 500. LyondellBasell (www.lyondellbasell.com) manufactures products at 55 sites in 17 countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including; packaging, electronics, automotive parts, home furnishings, construction materials and
biofuels.

• Supports category managers in the implementation of sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned portfolio and associated activities.
• Supports category managers by completing complex analysis for both internal requirements and external market analysis to support the sourcing process.
• Seeks direction from the category manager or procurement manager when contract terms do not apply. 
• Maximizes supplier performance.
   

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate definition of requirements, negotiates local contracts, establishes and maintains an effective procurement system consistent with LYB control guidelines.
• Analyzes bid responses to determine the most responsive and responsible bidder to optimize total cost of ownership for the internal client.
• Executes procurement sourcing strategies in-line with overall functional and/or corporate objectives.
• Analyzes spend/data/trends to identify and develop overall strategic sourcing initiatives which meet the needs of the customer and provides solutions/recommendations to the Category Manager based on research of institutional spend, end-user impact, feedback and marketplace analysis.
• Works collaboratively with the Buyers in the implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develops and composes bid specification in such a manner that internal customer needs are addressed.
• Ability to decide if recurring purchases are appropriate for strategic sourcing agreement/initiatives.
• Develops and maintains awareness of changing commodity-related business trends in the marketplace and the possible impact to the company.

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Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (or recognized equivalent).
• 5+ years related experience required with a degree (10+ years in lieu of a degree)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of chemical or related industry experience and knowledge related to purchasing and materials management is preferred.

Competencies