Procurement Manager, Global Turnarounds

Procurement Manager, Global TurnaroundsLocation: Houston, TX, US, 77049Facility: Channelview-Hec-130Department: Field Buying NA TADivision: Legal, ERM, Real Estate and ProcurementLyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.Come Join an Inclusive TeamLyondellBasell's Global Turnaround Procurement function facilitates supply solutions globally for the company. We manage supplier relationships to provide value to our stakeholders in the acquisition of materials, services, and integrated business solutions.This position will be located at Houston Engineering Center (HEC) and will require some regular travel to other North America locations that have planned Turnaround activity. The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, 401K matching, generous benefits package, pension plan and employee discounts.Lead the TA Procurement organization ensuring proper operational procurement support for the execution of turnarounds (TA's) in the US and the EU.Ensure the TA Procurement organization aligns all activities with the Global TA Excellence Model.Develop the right skillset and knowledge of TA Buyers to engage proactively with the right stakeholders for proper planning and timely execution of the procurement process including expediting to ensure on-time deliveries meeting the required quality levels and at the highest possible value for LYB.Represent procurement in the Turnaround (TA) Global Leadership as the focal point for procurement in the US.Partner with Global Turnaround leadership to drive continuous improvement and alignment leveraging the Turnaround Procurement Council (TPC) governance.Secure on-time delivery of materials and services with proper planning according to LYB's TA Excellence Model and ensure adherence to LYB DOA Policy.Support and contribute to the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for technical services & materials for Turnarounds in the US.Drive support for the TA cost team with purchase-to-pay process performance improvements to close turnaround projects timely.Maximize managed spend and ensure that spend not covered by strategy is well managed via market analysis, RFP/RFQ, supplier negotiation and other activities.Balance cost-savings opportunities with risk mitigation.Manage buyers to ensure all TAEM and Archer milestones are completed per the excellence model for all US turnarounds.Develop the team to become "best in class" to provide timely acquisition of technical services and materials related to all TA planning and execution at the lowest total cost of ownership within the specified time frame.Coach, develop, and motivate the TA team through formal and informal processes including dialogs, skill-gap analysis, training, and coaching.Implement and maintain metrics that clearly indicate the performance level of departmental and supplier effectiveness.Account for contracts in the area of responsibility including sourcing plans, strategy implementation, and change management.Maintain focus on value-added activities and identify and implement alternate, innovative, and creative solutions to drive the lowest total cost of ownership.Develop strong working relationships with the Category Management team to influence the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.Account for TA contracts, sourcing plans, strategy/contract implementation, and associated metrics for TA spend not covered by the strategy.Account for meeting Global TA Excellence Model milestones from T-36 to T-15 for TA's across multiple sites, including, but not limited to major contractor strategy endorsement, and development of TA procurement matrices.Conduct and attend TA-specific meetings at multiple sites, including, but not limited to TA Management Team meetings, TA Core Team meetings, Peer Reviews, Executive SRM, TA Boardwalks, etc.You Bring This ValueBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.3+ years experience in turnaround procurement within the petrochemical industry.10+ years of chemical or related industry experience and knowledge related to procurement.Prior experience in a supervisory or managerial role.Ability to apply the concepts of general business systems, personnel management, team dynamics, purchasing management, and strategic planning.LyondellBasell is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO poster is available here.LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB's recruiting process, please email us at Careers@lyb.com.Applicants must be at least 18 years old.LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and does not respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.Privacy Statement: For information regarding how LyondellBasell processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Statement.J-18808-Ljbffr