Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Indovinya•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Indovinya, part of Indorama Ventures, is seeking a highly effective, results-driven procurement professional to lead procurement activities supporting turnarounds and capital projects at complex chemical production facilities. The Specialist will oversee project sourcing strategies, drive applicable category management strategies, and serve as the overall procurement lead for each event. The role calls for deep industry experience, strong project and stakeholder management, leadership skills, and an action-, schedule-, and results-driven approach. The position supports US petrochemical manufacturing sites, including examples in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum five years of procurement experience is desirable, preferably in the 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.
End-to-end procurement process knowledge, including developing and implementing sourcing strategies for services, materials, and engineered equipment.
Experience developing and managing master framework agreements with strategic suppliers.
Strategic supplier relationship management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
Working knowledge of business analysis, market research, financial analysis, cost models, procurement and 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 across the organization and with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence diverse peers and management.
Self-motivation and critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning.
High proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and internet applications, with the ability to create and interpret key reports.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s).
Experience with Source-to-Contract software, such as GEP.

Responsibilities

Manage turnaround and capital project procurement activities at US petrochemical manufacturing sites.
Drive implementation of category strategies, including sourcing events and supplier selection in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Develop negotiation plans, align stakeholders, lead cross-functional negotiation teams, and implement appropriate supplier risk analysis.
Coach and develop supporting Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Buyers.
Drive schedule compliance for services, materials, and long-lead specialty equipment.
Use ERP and Requisition-to-Pay/Source-to-Contract software to create and maintain supplier agreements, pricing, and analytics in a timely manner.
Engage and influence stakeholders in Turnaround, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Capital Projects, as well as strategic suppliers.
Address supplier performance challenges and other commercial issues as needed.