IT Category Manager

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is 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 unlock value for our customers, investors and society. 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. 

Basic Function

The LYB Category Manager plays a crucial role in driving the success of a specific goods or services category within the company. This includes, but is not limited to developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies to achieve overall value for the assigned category.

• Develops, deploys and manages the procurement strategies for commodities and services required to support company operations.  These commodities and services tend to be more straightforward, focused and in transparent markets compared to those led by the Sr. Category Manager.  
• May manage multi-year/multi-million dollar expenditures negotiated and contracted utilizing national agreements by  buyers. Creates and/or utilizes  comprehensive and systemic market analysis for the goods/services procured to drive  lowest total cost and maximum value to the company.  
• Manages effective stakeholder and supplier relationships up to the senior level

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements comprehensive strategic category strategies that align with overall business objectives and follow approved processes and sourcing strategy methodology.  Creates and/or utilizes market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities and opportunities within a category.
•  Promotes cross-functional teams in assessing risks and developing models associated with supply and technical compliance. 
• Manages the assortment of goods or services within the category to ensure that it meets stakeholders’ needs and expectations.
• Ensures the deployment of strategic purchasing plans driven by stakeholder requirements, manufacturing results and capabilities, distribution and logistics objectives and business economics. 
• Identifies y and selects suppliers who prioritize sustainability practices, contributing to our company’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Maintains relationships and leads discussions with key suppliers on sustainable improvement potential based on sustainability audit scores, aligns with key suppliers on future actions and follows up on progress. 
• Negotiates legal terms, commercial terms and pricing as part of the critical contract development and execution phase.
• Implements measurement systems used to track and evaluate category performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance category performance.  
• Maintains focus on added value, lowest total “life cycle” cost and cost savings. 
• Maintains and promotes excellent working relationships with stakeholders, key business partners and suppliers. Understands that strong relationships help to deliver on mutually beneficial solutions. 
• Ensures that business drivers, departmental goals and measures are aligned. 
• Recognized as a leader and an expert in assigned segments and/or categories providing knowledge and expertise. 
• Performs spend analysis by collecting and analyzing spend data
• Performs market analysis by doing market research and understanding the supplier landscape, capabilities market trends and pricing models and by doing benchmarking which includes comparing current prices and supplier performance against market standards to identify potential improvements.
• Leads supplier engagement efforts including but not limited to reviewing supplier performance against agreed upon KPIs and SLAs, developing and implementing supplier continuous improvement initiatives and monitoring suppliers’ sustainability performance.
• Leads supplier engagement efforts including but not limited to the development and implementation of supplier continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Supports LYB’s global footprint by having a global mindset that harnesses an understanding of global trends, geopolitical dynamics and economic forces shaping the world.  This includes an awareness of international business practices, regulatory frameworks and market trends.  
• Leads Advancing Supplier Potential (ASP) initiatives
• Drives digitalization efforts together with business partners and key suppliers to reach industry-shaping productivity levels

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Min. Qualifications

Education and Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or recognized equivalent). Master’s degree preferred (or recognized equivalent). 
• 8+ years related experience required with a degree (12+ years in lieu of 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.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaboration (including cross-functional, cross-cultural) 
• Relationship management
• Leveraging strategic relationships with both stakeholders (internal) and suppliers (external)
• Demonstrating strategic influence 
• Selling ideas
• Presentation skills art
• Multi-tasking in a fast-pace environment
• Working independently in an ambiguous environment
• Achieving strategic alignment with both stakeholders and Procurement Leaders
• Serving as a change agent, demonstrating change management leadership skills
• Harnessing an innovative mindset
• Being a long-term visionary
• Being environmentally & socially conscious, actively supporting LYB’s sustainability objectives  
• Harmonizing analytical prowess with strategic planning
• Gathering and applying market insights 
• Risk identification and management
• Exercising strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Negotiations
• Effective communication 
• Cultural competence (demonstrating an understanding an appreciation of diverse cultural norms, values and communication styles, being sensitive to cultural differences and adept at bridging cultural gaps)
• Using data analytics tools and software  
• Using AI and other digital tools

Competencies Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills

 

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.

 

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.

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