Technical Services Sourcing Specialist

Covestro•Baytown, TX

About The Position

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. The Technical Services Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for all commercial and contractual activities for assigned categories, primarily technical site services, and assigned special projects for the Baytown, TX site. These activities will involve strategic and local sourcing, contracting, risk management, vendor management and dispute resolution involving maintenance and turnaround activities to: Satisfy the requirements of internal stakeholders Ensure timely execution of sourcing events at the Baytown, TX site (with the potential to add additional categories US sites as assigned) creating cost savings, mitigating risk and leveraging spend for the good of the company Govern existing company policies related to procurement Manage risk within the parameters of sound business practices and project execution Improve efficiency and lower costs through team participation in cost reduction initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years’ experience sourcing for industrial facilities or similar professional experience.
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe
Basic understanding of contract purchasing and modern procurement processes
Familiarity with business law concepts related to procurement
Ability to analyze market trends and understand their impact on sourcing decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel for data analysis
Ability to utilize new digital tools/software

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in a Technical or Business area
SAP experience
Proficient in MS Office; MS Word and MS Excel
Experience negotiating business law concepts related to procurement

Responsibilities

Strategic & Local Sourcing Lead sourcing initiatives for technical site services and assigned projects
Develop, issue and manage Request for Information/Proposals/Quotation (RFI/RFP/RFQ)
Conduct proposal analyses and proposal commercial evaluations with stakeholders
Identify and implement cost savings and efficiencies in sourcing and negotiating contracts for services in multiple categories
Execute competitive sourcing and single/sole sourcing processes, as directed
Contribute to the development and implementation of short- and long-term sourcing initiatives in collaboration with Covestro Corporate Procurement and Covestro stakeholders
Market Analysis Monitor market conditions and understand cost drivers that affect source of supply
Provide sound analytical advice, guidance and options to internal stakeholders while following established processes and proper authorization controls
Stakeholder / Supplier Management Coordinate cross-functional teams during contract tendering, formation, administration and negotiation
Facilitate communication efforts with contractors, stakeholders and advisors (legal, risk, insurance)
Conduct supplier relationship management (SRM) stakeholder meetings to assist in the performance management of contract under area of responsibility
Contracting & Risk Management Negotiate contract commercial terms, ensuring they meet the requirements of internal stakeholders (i.e., legal, risk, insurance, controlling, safety, project management, etc.)
Administer multiple contracts including processing and approval of change order requests, RFI’s, etc. and maintain contract documents in company database
Additional Activities Assist with periodic vendor audits, visits, and inspections of contractor’s facilities in coordination with approval process audit teams to ensure ISO, PSM and OSHA safety regulations are met by contractors
Provide leadership for other professionals