RM Procurement Consultant

Lyondell Basell North America•Houston, TX

About The Position

The LYB Consultant plays a crucial role as member of the Raw Material team. You will function as the subject matter expert (SME) in supporting, developing, and implementing processes, and first-line resource for all the Internal and External Stakeholders. As a member of Raw Material team, you will function as the subject matter expert (SME) in supporting, developing / implementing processes, and be the first-line resource for all the Internal and External Stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred (or recognized equivalent).
Supplier Management, Inventory Planner or Sourcing Specialist experience.
2+ years of chemical or related industry experience and knowledge related to purc

Nice To Haves

Strong collaboration skills
Effective communication
Ability to leverage strategic relationships with procurement leaders, stakeholders (internal) and suppliers (external) to drive procurement and business objective
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
A motivated self-starter
Harnessing an innovative mindset
Being environmentally & socially conscious, actively supporting LYB’s sustainability objectives
Using AI and other digital tools

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve ERP system issues by identifying root causes within related business processes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Create, update, and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including work instructions, business requirements, project documentation, stakeholder analyses, training materials, and testing materials.
Develop and execute test plans, scenarios, and scripts for software configuration changes in collaboration with subject matter experts and key users.
Provide guidance and operational support to Delegated Buyers, ESS Buyers, and Inventory Planners to ensure adherence to procurement processes and system functionality.
Serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure business needs and priorities are incorporated into strategic and tactical process improvement efforts.
Represent Raw Materials Procurement during internal and external RCMS, ISO, and IATF 16949 audits across both corporate and manufacturing locations.
Analyze business processes to identify improvement opportunities and system enhancements, translating insights into actionable change initiatives that drive improved business outcomes.
Support the implementation of system and process improvements using a solution-oriented mindset, including participation in extended system upgrades or BPSS-related projects.
Demonstrate and uphold LyondellBasell core competencies in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Review and analyze blocked invoices and trends, identify root causes, and develop improvement initiatives to address supplier needs while providing recommendations to the Category Manager.