Category Manager - MRO at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering, B.A. Supply Chain/Procurement, or related field, or progressive experience in purchasing field acceptable to management. Master’s degree in Business is beneficial
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing, petroleum refining or petrochemical industries. Preferred Indirect or related sourcing experience
Knowledge of plant purchasing, plant warehouse and contract negotiations/management
Strong written & verbal communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills
Strong Microsoft Power Point, Word and Excel skills. Strong analytical skills required, SAP experience is highly desirable
Extensive knowledge of petrochemical industries and related category spend
Business management skills including the ability to develop and execute strategy. Solid understanding of business disciplines and financial info

Responsibilities

Develops and executes strategies for the sourcing, procurement and logistics of assigned categories for Westlake North America HIP and PEM divisions
Identify and implement best in class sourcing strategy and practices which support continuity of supply, quality, cost and business unit requirements
Develop and implement category objectives using key performance indicators. Manage category objectives to insure the KPI’s are met
Utilize strategic sourcing practices, processes and techniques across the organization to provide the best total cost supply chain solution
Establish and lead cross functional teams to develop, execute and maintain cross company sourcing strategies driving acceptance and use of a consolidated strategic supply base
Monitor cross functional teams to maintain compliance with establish strategic strategies and preferred vendors
Directs market analysis for all historical and potential future category purchases. Assesses the ability of the category strategy to satisfy Westlake’s volume, quality, performance and total delivered cost requirements
Develops and implements global category cost reduction strategies addressing material cost, logistics cost, and quality. Executes projects leading to specific reductions in category costs contributing to each business’ EBITDA performance
Directs development of routine category cost forecasts supporting each business’ financial forecast
Recommends processes, systems, and performance management reporting for category purchasing activities
Collaborates with Legal on contract negotiations, management and execution; collaborates with HS&E and regulatory SME’s to ensure safety and compliance of category purchases and logistics methods with preferred suppliers
Establish a preferred supply base and manage via supplier relationship management programs, including supplier scorecards/reviews to drive continuous improvement
Understand applicable company policy and insure personal and team compliance including the procurement policy and procedures, Sox controls and DOA
Lead RFX, negotiations, supplier sourcing, contract negotiations and compliance management for defined commodity groups
Any other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic SourcingProcurementLogisticsContract NegotiationMarket AnalysisVendor ManagementSupply Chain ManagementKPI ManagementCross-functional Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Category Manager position?

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Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

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What key skills are required for the Category Manager role?

Key skills include developing and executing sourcing strategies, strategic sourcing practices, market analysis, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and leading cross-functional teams.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where employees work together to enhance peoples' lives through products and community presence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Category Manager position?

Strong candidates will have experience in strategic sourcing, category management, cost reduction strategies, contract negotiation, supplier management, and leading cross-functional teams to drive profitability and compliance.