Category Manager CoE

A Day in the Life

As the Category Manager CoE within the Global Technical Materials (GTM) Center of Excellence (CoE) you serve as the operational and analytical backbone of cross-group procurement activities.
You will be responsible for enabling disciplined execution across the organization by owning demand visibility data, reporting infrastructure and coordination processes that support planning, sourcing and value delivery.
By transforming fragmented inputs into structured insights and reliable tracking, you ensure that category teams and stakeholders can focus on strategy and delivery while the CoE ensures execution transparency and consistency

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Owns and manages data, reporting and execution tracking infrastructure for cross-group procurement activities
• Coordinates European execution of CoE-driven processes and workstreams
• Supports higher-value and strategic sourcing initiatives through analytics and RFQ execution support
• Enables visibility and tracking of GTM value delivery targets through structured reporting
• Operates as a key contributor to the CoE’s role as a single point of accountability for cross-group operational excellence
• Owns demand visibility database management for Europe, ensuring data accuracy, completeness and standardization
• Develops and maintains reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI dashboards) to track pipeline, sourcing activity and value delivery
• Translates data into actionable insights to support decision-making
• Coordinates execution of CoE processes, including annual planning cycles, progress status reviews (PSR), and structured reporting
• Supports stakeholder engagement forums (e.g., MPC, TPC, STB) through preparation and coordination
• Supports execution of higher-value and strategic RFQs through analytics, documentation and coordination

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor's degree required (or recognized equivalent).
  • Master’s degree preferred (or recognized equivalent).
• 6+ years related experience required with a degree (10 years in lieu of a degree);
• 3+ years of chemical or related industry experience and knowledge related to purchasing and materials management is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment, in Technical or Business related positions preferred.
• Negotiations and contract experience required.

Competencies

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: 

You demonstrate strong collaboration skills, working confidently in cross‑functional and cross‑cultural environments while leveraging strategic relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You ensure strategic alignment with stakeholders and Procurement leaders, consistently exercising strategic influence to drive outcomes. You apply advanced data analytics and reporting through tools such as PowerBI, and you communicate with impact through well‑crafted presentations. You thrive in fast‑paced settings, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and you work independently within a matrix organization while coordinating effectively across functions. 

You act as a change agent, demonstrating strong change‑management leadership, supported by your analytical and strategic‑thinking capabilities. You manage multiple deliverables in a structured and disciplined manner, and you confidently use AI and other digital tools to enhance performance and decision‑making.

Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

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The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and two business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.

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