Category Manager, Marine Transport AMR

SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.•Mount Vernon, IN

32d•Onsite

About The Position

SABIC is one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals serving customers in more than 140 countries. The company is driven by its purpose "Chemistry that Matters", focusing on applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials and building long-lasting relationships of trust. SABIC is committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives, including their TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio, to benefit communities and the planet. The Category Manager Supply Chain Procurement – Marine and Terminals is responsible for developing and implementing Sourcing and Contracting strategies for all Marine sub-categories, including Barge/Regional Marine and Ocean transportation services, as well as Terminal Storage services for the Americas. This role involves executing procurement practices in alignment with SABIC's global policies, ethical standards, EHSS, Sustainability, and Quality Management Systems to deliver maximum value.

Requirements

Master Degree, preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Bachelor degree plus extensive relevant training and experience.
More than 8 years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Marine Logistics Services and Terminal Services, with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in directly managing the procurement of Barge and Ocean transportation services, including sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier management in the Americas. Note: Ocean Transportation procurement experience is required.
Demonstrated expert negotiation skills, people management skills, analytical skills, change management, cultural awareness, and style flexibility.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations.
Strong critical thinking and decision quality.
Fluent in English.
Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred.
You must submit your application for employment online to be considered.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ariba experience preferred
Master Degree preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration

Responsibilities

Develop category procurement strategies for the Americas Region and subsequently manage the sourcing & contracting process for assigned category/sub-category in line with ETP Supply Chain and business requirements on service level, reliability and quality at optimal TCO.
Provide guidance and collaborate with Procurement Team members in the Europe Region in developing a global sourcing and contracting strategy for Ocean Shipping to best support the business and deliver value.
Assess business requirements, conduct competitive tenders, evaluate offers, award and negotiate contracts through efficient and effect category and contract management practices.
Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts with value creation in mind for Supply Chain needs and manage assigned category contracts.
Benchmark rates and ensure all lanes and rates are current and meet business requirements; ensure new lanes are quoted and contracted in a timely manner.
Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review suppliers’ KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained.
Internal engagement with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance.
Reporting of category metrics, preparation of reports and presentations.
Provide business relevant market information and trends to stakeholders.