Category Manager / Sr. Procurement Specialist - Land Transportation (Rail & Road)

Position ID : 70229356

70229356

Org Unit :

Global Supply Chain Procurement

Location : Houston

Houston

Chemistry that Matters™

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Job Summary

The position is responsible for the regional strategies and procurement of Logistics Services (Road, Rail, 3PL contracts etc.

requirements for Solids and Liquids products. Regional geography includes Canada, USA, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil with growth aspirations.

Responsible for approximately $200M in annual spend. Responsibilities include :

Create and execute the Regional Supply Chain Procurement Strategy for assigned sub-categories for company’s distribution in AMR in order to capture maximum value and synergies.

Collaborate with global and other regional procurement category managers and stakeholders in developing and implementing AMR category strategies and strategic sourcing efforts that support Company profitability and growth, thus resulting in a positive impact to overall SABIC bottom line.

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 effect 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, analyzes, and reports 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.

How You Can Be the Impact

Ability to create, develop, define, challenge and execute procurement category strategies related to scope and complexity

Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations

Independently & proactively create plans and deliver results in a complex internal & external environment

Excellent negotiation skills

Create should cost models and utilize market intelligence to identify and support strategies

Lead educational awareness & compliance sessions - set the example concerning policies, procedures, system usage and best practices in the areas of Supply Management, Procurement, and supplier qualifications

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong level of quantitative, analytical and conceptual skills

Strong critical thinking and decision quality

Ability to build, lead and coach teams and foster business relationships with and without direct authority

Strong cultural awareness and diversity appreciation

Fluent in English with Spanish and Portuguese a plus

Knowledge of SABIC products / services; specific content experience within any SBU a plus

Skilled in ERP system usage, especially SAP and Ariba

What Matters to SABIC

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.

Physical Requirements :

N / A

Eligibility Requirements

You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the Apply Now / Apply option on this page.

You must be 18 years or older

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.

g. Monday Friday) during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.