Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

WellHub / TotalPass

Life insurance

Exclusive benefits

Job summary

Indovinya is seeking a procurement specialist to lead turnarounds and capital projects at US petrochemical sites in Texas and Louisiana. You will drive category strategies, develop negotiation plans, and manage supplier relationships with cross-functional teams to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires deep industry experience, strong project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. You will coach junior buyers and ensure compliant, data-driven procurement processes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years procurement experience, preferably in petrochemical/process manufacturing.
• Experience managing services, contractor, and equipment categories for capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management and compliance.
• Proficient in SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead Turnaround and Capital Project Procurement at US sites (TX and LA Gulf Coast).
• Drive category strategies and supplier selection with cross-functional teams.
• Develop negotiation plans and stakeholder alignment; manage supplier risk.
• Coach Strategic Sourcing Specialists/Buyers; ensure schedule compliance.
• Use ERP and SCT software to maintain supplier agreements, pricing, analytics.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Category strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation planning

Project management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Autonomy in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

GEP/Coupa/Ariba

Job description

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world?

That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey!

We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally.

We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry.

Here, diversity matters.

Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all.

What we’re looking for:

Indovinya is seeking a highly effective and results-driven procurement professional to lead procurement activities supporting turnarounds and capital projects at complex chemical production facilities. In this role, this Specialist will oversee project sourcing strategies, drive applicable category management strategies and serve as overall procurement lead for each event. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry experience, strong project management, effective stakeholder management and leadership skills, and action, schedule and results driven.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage Turnaround and Capital Project Procurement activities at US petrochemical manufacturing sites (e.g., Texas & Louisiana Gulf Coast region)
• Drive implementation of Category Strategies including execution of clearly defined sourcing events; selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Develop negotiation plans, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional negotiation teams, and implement appropriate supplier risk analysis
• Coach and develop supporting Strategic Sourcing Specialists/Buyers
• Drive schedule compliance related to services, materials, including long-lead specialty equipment
• Effectively use ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Requisition-to-Pay/Source-to-Contract software (e.g., GEP, Coupa, Ariba, etc.) to create and maintain supplier agreements, pricing, and/or analytics in a timely manner
• Effectively engage and influence key stakeholders in Turnaround, Manufacturing, Engineering, Capital Projects, et.al. and related strategic suppliers
• Address supplier performance challenges and other commercial issues, as needed

Skills:

• End-to-end Procurement Process including developing and implementing sourcing strategies for Services, Materials, Engineered Equipment, etc.
• Development and management of master framework agreements with strategic suppliers
• Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
• Strong working knowledge of business analysis, market research, financial analysis, cost models, procurement/supply chain analysis and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical, presentation, budgeting, and project management skills, with a track record of proactive problem resolution within complex supply chains
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence diverse peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• A high degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications and able to create and interpret key reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, Masters) preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of procurement experience desirable, preferably in petrochemical or process manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience managing service/contractor and equipment categories, including capital projects and turnaround services.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, Masters)
• Experience with Source to Contract software (i.e., GEP).

What do we offer?

A competitive compensation package, including:

• Health insurance
• WellHub / TotalPass
• Life insurance
• And other exclusive benefits

The division you’ll be joining is a global leader in the chemical industry. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions and high delivery standards to markets such as Crop Solutions, Home and Personal Care, Coatings, Energy & Resources, and Performance Products.

Here, you can make a difference. Join us!