Category Manager (San Luis Potosi, SLP, MX, 78395)

LyondellBasell
Mexico
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Advanced negotiation","Supplier relationship management","Risk management","Cross-functional stakeholder engagement"]

Develop and execute category strategies for raw materials, aligning sourcing with manufacturing requirements and business objectives. Lead market analysis, RFQs, negotiations, and contracting for strategic suppliers, partnering with Legal on commercial and pricing terms. Manage supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs, and sustainability standards while driving cost optimization and continuous improvement. Coordinate cross-functionally across operations, logistics, and finance to ensure supply continuity and report category effectiveness.

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LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell
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Category Manager (San Luis Potosi, SLP, MX, 78395)

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Job Summary

Develop and execute category strategies for raw materials, aligning sourcing with manufacturing requirements and business objectives. Lead market analysis, RFQs, negotiations, and contracting for strategic suppliers, partnering with Legal on commercial and pricing terms. Manage supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs, and sustainability standards while driving cost optimization and continuous improvement. Coordinate cross-functionally across operations, logistics, and finance to ensure supply continuity and report category effectiveness.
Location: Mexico
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute category strategies for raw materials aligned with business objectives and manufacturing requirements.
  • •Conduct market analysis (pricing trends, supply-demand dynamics, suppliers landscape) to identify opportunities and risks.
  • •Lead sourcing initiatives including RFQs, negotiations, and contracting for strategic suppliers.
  • •Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and sustainability standards.
  • •Drive cost optimization, value creation, and continuous improvement through strategic sourcing plans and cross-functional collaboration to ensure supply continuity.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred or recognized equivalent).
  • •8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
  • •Experience sourcing raw materials (chemicals, polymers, feedstocks, or similar industries preferred).
  • •Strong strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management background.
  • •Ability to drive category performance using market research and spend analytics, with risk management and supply continuity planning.
Experience:8+ yearsProcurementSourcingCategory managementChemicalsPolymersFeedstocks
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Strategic thinkingAdvanced negotiationSupplier relationship managementRisk managementCross-functional stakeholder engagement

Company Brief

LyondellBasell
Global chemical company producing plastics, chemicals, and refining products for industries including packaging, automotive, and construction. Operates manufacturing sites and technology licensing worldwide, focusing on polymer solutions and sustainability initiatives.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 2009
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