SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

Category Manager / Sr. Procurement Specialist - Land Transportation

SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

Houston Texas

Salary: Neg Per Hour


How You Can Be the Impact

  • 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.

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.

Job Overview

Posted Date: 21 Mar 2024

Location: Houston Texas

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Since SABIC’s founding in 1976 by a royal decree, it has exhibited a remarkable ability to do what others said could not be done. Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, SABIC is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 70% of the company’s shares are owned by Saudi Aramco, with the remaining 30% publicly traded on the Saudi stock exchange. SABIC’s growth has been nothing short of miraculous. Today, the company has operations in around 50 countries with a global workforce of over 31,000 talented individuals. To find out how SABIC was created, and how it achieved its current success, please see the Corporate Profile pages. Or, for an idea of our size and capacity, see the Facts and Figures page.

Name: SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

Web: https://www.sabic.com/

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