Strategic Utilities & Industrial Gases Manager

LyondellBasell group; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (up to two days from

Global remote work policy

Job summary

LyondellBasell group is seeking an Associate Category Manager, Industrial Gases and Utilities to ensure reliable utility supplies across our European manufacturing sites and support decarbonization efforts. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

You will lead cross-functional activities, translate requirements into actions, and collaborate with leadership to align procurement with sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering and/or Business Economics; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years related experience; 3+ years in chemical/related industry preferred.
• Negotiations and contract experience required.
• Fluent in English (speaking/writing); French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day sourcing process for utilities with increasing complexity and value.
• Assess supplier capabilities via KPIs and recommend supplier acceptability.
• Manage supplier relationships and identify new suppliers as required.
• Support complex sourcing initiatives and segment strategy via data modeling and analysis.
• Work with internal customers to develop bid specifications and conduct competitive selection (RFI/RFP).
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements in line with strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Economics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Accolade

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

LyondellBasell group is seeking an Associate Category Manager, Industrial Gases and Utilities to ensure reliable utility supplies across our European manufacturing sites and support decarbonization efforts. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

You will lead cross-functional activities, translate requirements into actions, and collaborate with leadership to align procurement with sustainability goals.