Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Indovinya, part of Indorama Ventures, is seeking a 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 requires industry experience, project and stakeholder management capabilities, leadership skills, and an action-, schedule-, and results-driven approach. The position supports US petrochemical manufacturing sites, including locations in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region. It involves working with stakeholders in Turnaround, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Capital Projects, as well as strategic suppliers. The role also coaches supporting Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Buyers and addresses supplier performance and commercial issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 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.
Strong 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 record of proactive problem resolution within complex supply chains.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, and to influence diverse peers and management.
Self-motivated, with 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, including 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 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 across Turnaround, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Capital Projects, as well as strategic suppliers.
Address supplier performance challenges and other commercial issues as needed.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for services, materials, and engineered equipment.
Develop and manage master framework agreements with strategic suppliers.
Manage strategic supplier relationships.