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

LyondellBasell
Mexico
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Negotiation","Supplier relationship management","Analytical thinking","Cross-functional leadership"]

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw material categories to support business operations. Own category expenditures and optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring supply continuity through market intelligence. Lead RFQs, negotiations, and contracting for strategic suppliers, partnering with Legal on contractual terms. Manage supplier relationships and performance against KPIs, SLAs, and sustainability standards, and drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

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LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell
1 month ago

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

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Job Summary

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw material categories to support business operations. Own category expenditures and optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring supply continuity through market intelligence. Lead RFQs, negotiations, and contracting for strategic suppliers, partnering with Legal on contractual terms. Manage supplier relationships and performance against KPIs, SLAs, and sustainability standards, and drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Location: Mexico
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute category strategies for raw materials aligned with business objectives and manufacturing requirements.
  • •Conduct market analysis to identify pricing trends, supply-demand dynamics, supplier 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 and continuous improvement through value creation initiatives 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 such as chemicals, polymers, and feedstocks.
  • •Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
  • •Ability to develop category strategies aligned to business objectives and manufacturing requirements.
Experience:8+ yearsProcurementSourcingCategory managementRaw materialsChemicalsPolymersFeedstocks
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Strategic thinkingNegotiationSupplier relationship managementAnalytical thinkingCross-functional leadership

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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