Senior Analyst Supply Chain Procurement - Marine and Terminals Europe

Job Summary 

The Sr. Analyst Supply Chain Procurement – Marine and Terminals will support the ETP Supply Chain Procurement Team in managing and executing Marine and Terminals category management strategies including implementation for all Marine sub-categories, including Barge / Regional Marine and Ocean transportation services as well as Terminal Storage services for Europe for finished goods, manufacturing and raw materials/feedstocks.

The Sr. Analyst  is responsible for executing procurement practices that align with the ETPW Global Procurement Policy, ETPW Business Unit Procurement Procedures, Code of Ethics, EHSS requirements, Sustainability requirements, and Quality Management Systems, while delivering maximum value for the Company.

How You Can Be the Impact

• Support ETP Marine category manager/specialist in global (AMR and EUR) marine RFXs, pricing analysis, and implementation of suppliers and logistics services to maximize customer service levels and value creation
• Management of regional RFXs and quotations, including day-to-day spot and budgetary quotes
• Develop and maintain accurate marine lanes and rates, all contract summaries and pricing sheets in category
• Designs, implements and drives analysis for category to support investigation of network optimization opportunities
• Enter and manage new regional supplier requests and vendor master changes
• Enter and maintain contracts in SAP and master data maintenance as applicable; serve as the buyer for the EUR team
• Calculate, analyze and report volume trends, savings and value creation
• Obtain and analyze KPIs, spend, and other reports from suppliers and SAP
• Develop and publish monthly Team metrics reports, market intelligence summary reports, benchmarking reports, and other required reports
• Preparation of reports and presentations for periodical management information and sourcing projects
• Develop and maintain regional processes and procedure documentation
• Develop and implement process improvements
• Effectively communicate with logistics providers, carriers and internal stakeholders
• Resolve contractual and service issues with logistics providers
• Other activities and duties as assigned

What Matters to SABIC

• Master Degree,  preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Bachelor degree plus extensive relevant training and experience.                       
• More than 5 years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Marine Logistics Services and Terminal Services, with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in directly managing the procurement of Barge and Ocean transportation services, including sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier management in the Americas.   Note: Ocean Transportation procurement experience is required. 
• 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. Dutch preferred.
• Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred.
• Experience in database development preferred.

Candidates not meeting desired requirements may be highly skilled & lack the requisite experience because of historical and systemic barriers and unconscious biases that have prevented them from gaining that experience. At SABIC, we are aware that not all the requirements stated above may be found in one person, and we might not have mentioned specific skills or experiences that are also valuable to this job; we welcome your application if you consider that you can bring value in this job while enjoying it.

If you enjoy relating to people from different groups, if you like collaborating with colleagues from other cultures, and want to BE THE IMPACT, SABIC is your choice! 

For more information  about this role you can contact: Piotr.Szczerba1@sabic.com.  
Important notice: Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment is be part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request dependent of local regulations.  We strive to be diverse in backgrounds and experiences 

Responses from employment agencies will not be considered. 

Chemistry that Matters™

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. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer .We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.