Sr Principal PROC Lead

LyondellBasell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell in Houston seeks a Sr Principal PROC Lead to drive turnaround procurement strategies, identify long-lead materials, and coordinate with the TA procurement team.

You will engage suppliers, track performance, and ensure T-3 milestones are met, leveraging SAP. This role offers exposure to global procurement practices and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of Turnaround Procurement experience.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the TA team in identifying required long-lead materials by commodity type for scheduled turnarounds, ensuring onsite by T-3.
• Support the Procurement Buyers with material procurement.
• Coordinate with internal clients and material suppliers to meet turnaround long-lead time material requirements.
• Report regularly on overall turnaround material requirements to multiple managers and TA team.
• Focus on long lead materials, including planning, contract reviews, and supplier engagement.

Skills

Turnaround procurement

Chemical manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Sr Principal PROC Lead, NA Turnaround OE

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77049

Facility: Channelview-Hec-130

Department: Field Buying NA TA

Division: Intermediates & Derivatives and Enterpri

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

• Assist the TA team in identifying required long-lead materials by commodity type for scheduled turnarounds, ensuring compliance with the Turnaround Excellence Model requirement that long-lead materials are onsite by T-3.
• Support the Procurement Buyers with any material procurement.
• Coordinate with TACT internal clients and material suppliers to communicate and meet turnaround long-lead time material requirements.
• Report out regularly to the Turnaround Procurement Manager, GPU Procurement Manager, TM Category Managers, and TA Procurement team on the overall turnaround material requirements.
• Focus on long lead materials for any Turnarounds, which includes planning, contract reviews, compliance to strategies, and problem solving, supplier engagement, etc.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for supporting/executing Turnaround procurement TM strategies.
• Responsible for tracking TA Lessons Learned for Long Lead materials via digital tools.
• Analyze continuous improvement opportunities to create efficiencies for TA Procurement.
• Engage suppliers early for scheduled turnarounds, communicating technical review deadlines and PO requirements to support T-3 milestone compliance.
• Drive and track process improvements by analyzing historical issues by material type and supplier base.
• Support TA buyers during TA execution for any TM related issues when needed.
• Oversee TA Procurement material expediting and coach the team to strengthen expediting capabilities.
• Ensure accurate turnaround and job scope definition while maintaining strong market awareness.
• Establish and utilize a site/field support network to aid in the timely acquisition of required turnaround materials while achieving maximum overall cost effectiveness.
• Identify areas for improvement and continually drive performance and business results for TM suppliers and internal processes.
• Participate in periodic business review meetings with key business partners to assess risk, review future strategies, and improvement opportunities.
• Aide in coaching business partners on procurement processes and lead times associated with long lead materials.

You Bring This Value

• 5+ years related experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of Turnaround Procurement experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in SAP utilizing supply chain or procurement functionality is strongly preferred.
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