About the Company

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges.

About the Role

The Land Transportation Category Manager is accountable for Sourcing and Contracting strategies and implementation for Road, Rail and Intermodal Logistics Services for the Americas Region for finished goods, manufacturing and raw materials/feedstocks.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Americas Region category procurement strategies and subsequently manage the sourcing & contracting process for road, rail and intermodal logistic services in line with operations, supply chain and business requirements on service level, reliability and quality at optimal TCO.
• Assess business requirements, conduct competitive tenders, evaluate offers, award and negotiate contracts through efficient and effective 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 routes 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.

Qualifications

• Master Degree, preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Bachelor degree plus extensive relevant training and experience.
• More than 10 years experience in category management, procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Land, Rail and Intermodal Transportation Services, transportation infrastructure and distribution services.
• A minimum of 7+ years’ experience is required in directly managing the procurement of Rail transportation and logistics service categories, including sourcing, contract negotiations (freight and railcars) and supplier management in the Americas. Note: Rail Transportation procurement experience is required.

Required Skills

• 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 with Spanish a plus.
• Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in managing procurement of Rail transportation and logistics service categories.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SABIC is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.