Location:Houston, TX, US, 77056
Req ID: 88823
Facility: Williams Tower -130
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Are you ready to take your analytical and negotiation skills to the next level? As a Sourcing Specialist at LyondellBasell, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that our company benefits from strategic agreements for the purchase of goods and services. Your work will be pivotal in managing contracts, optimizing costs, and eliminating risks—allowing our operations to run smoothly and efficiently.

WHY THIS ROLE?

• Strategic Impact: You’ll be at the forefront of developing and implementing procurement strategies that directly support our global operations.
• Complex Analysis: Use your skills to conduct in-depth market analysis and manage contracts, ensuring that we achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with Category Managers and the Field Buying organization to implement strategic sourcing initiatives that drive value across the company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Negotiate & Manage Contracts: Define requirements, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with LyondellBasell’s control guidelines.
• Supplier Relations: Oversee the contract administration process, including supplier setup and pricing maintenance.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and compose bid specifications that meet internal customer needs and analyze bid responses to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Spend Analysis: Identify and develop strategic sourcing initiatives through detailed spend data analysis, working collaboratively with Category Managers to drive implementation.