Category Manager

1 month ago


Houston, Texas, United States SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp. Full time
Job Summary

The Regional Logistics Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing regional strategies for Logistics Services (Road, Rail, 3PL contracts, etc.) requirements for Solids and Liquids products in the Americas region. This includes Canada, USA, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil with growth aspirations. The role is responsible for approximately $200M in annual spend.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and execute the Regional Supply Chain Procurement Strategy for assigned sub-categories to capture maximum value and synergies.
  • Collaborate with global and other regional procurement category managers and stakeholders to develop and implement AMR category strategies and strategic sourcing efforts that support Company profitability and growth.
  • Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts with value creation in mind for all supply chain regional needs and manage assigned category contracts.
  • Assess business requirements, qualify supply chain service providers, conduct competitive tenders, evaluate offers, award and negotiate contracts through efficient and effective category and contract management practices.
  • Develop business cases, should cost models, and cost adjustment formulas for identified scopes; identify and utilize appropriate market intelligence and best practices in the analysis, document benefits & value creation, collaborate with the business to understand current & future spend, and agree on the critical success factors and business challenges for each strategy & contract.
  • Develop, analyze, and report savings calculations for projects and other metrics as required.
  • Challenge existing business concepts and sole/single source situations that arise.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts for AMR Supply Chain and develop effective business relationships to ensure compliance with policy and procedures.
  • Manage change management through influence, knowledge, and internal cross-functional teams within the business and function.
  • Coordinate internal needs with external market and suppliers for rapid response in a dynamic market.
  • Enable and champion a do-it-right-the-first-time frame of business – lead by example regarding compliance to legislation, standards, and company requirements.
  • Manage and ensure compliance in all aspects of the procurement process with education to business and supplier base as required.
  • Minimizing overall Supply Chain Risks through conformance with Procurement Policy, upholding EHSS standard and code of ethics with Supply Chain service providers and business partners.
  • Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review suppliers' KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained.
  • Coordinate all activity with legal and Global/Regional Procurement teams to ensure robust strategies, contracts, KPI's, and continuous Improvement initiatives are in place and functional for Supply Chain.
  • Assists with special projects as assigned or requested.
Requirements
  • BA in Supply Chain Management (Procurement), Business Administration, Finance, Engineering (preferably Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical), Industrial Management or Economics or equivalent industry experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Logistics. MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10+ years' experience in supply chain procurement related roles, with a minimum of 7+ years' experience in directly managing road and rail transportation and logistics service categories, including sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management in the Americas.
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