Job Summary

Regional Specialist is responsible for the contract management and procurement of all assigned supplier relationships. Categories of responsibility may include, but are not limited, to business, regional direct materials, Capital Equipment, Construction Management, Contractor and Professional Technical Services and Environmental Consulting & Remediation.

How You Can Be the Impact

• Create and execute the Procurement Strategy for the assigned suppliers for company’s approach to the market that captures the business needs and maximizes SABIC leverage in terms of value and synergies within the region.
• Collaborate with global and other regional procurement Specialist in developing and implementing strategies and sourcing efforts that support Company profitability and growth, thus resulting in a positive impact to overall ETPW bottom line.
• Lead strategy creation, approach to market, contract creation, negotiation and implementation for all assigned categories/suppliers with value creation for the company as the expectation.
• Assess business requirements, qualify service providers, conduct competitive tenders, evaluate offers, award and negotiate contracts through efficient and effect category and contract management practices. Develop business cases and ‘should cost’ models for identified scopes; identify and utilize appropriate market intelligence in the analysis, document benefits & value creation, collaborate with the business to understand current & future spend, and agree on the critical success factors and business challenges for each strategy & contract.
• Challenge existing business concepts and sole/single source situations that arise.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts for strategies and contracting activities through effective business relationships to ensure compliance with policy and procedures.
• Lead the change management process through influence and knowledge sharing on innovative strategy implementations.
• Coordinate internal needs with external market and suppliers for rapid response in a dynamic market. 
• Enable and champion the compliance mind set through a do-it-right-the-first-time frame of business – lead by example regarding all facets of compliance to legislation, standards and company requirements.
• Minimize overall risks through conformance with Procurement Policy, upholding EHSS standard and code of ethics with business partners.
• Segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review via post contract management, the suppliers’ KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained.
• Coordinate all activity with legal and Procurement teams to ensure robust strategies, contracts, KPI’s and continuous Improvement initiatives are in place and functional for Supply Chain.
• Lead educational awareness & compliance sessions - set the example concerning policies, procedures, system usage and best practices in the areas of Supply Management, Procurement, and supplier qualifications

What Matters to SABIC

• BA in Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management (Procurement), Business Administration, Finance, Engineering (preferably Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical), or Economics or equivalent industry experience in Procurement with 5+ years’ experience in procurement-related roles
  Competencies:
• Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Global Outlook with regional focus Influencing for Impact
• Strategic Negotiations Relationship Management Strategic Focus
• Planning and Organizing Leader of challenge and change Inclusiveness
• Procurement policy and procedure compliance Category and Contract Management
• Procurement Strategy creation, sourcing excellence and contracting complex agreements Coaching team and business partners
• Must possess high level of quantitative, analytical and conceptual skills.
• Ability to build, lead and coach teams and foster business relationships with and without direct authority Strong cultural awareness and diversity appreciation
• Fluent in English, Spanish &/or Portuguese.

Eligibility Requirements (Regional Specific)

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the respective regions on a Full-Time basis

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.g. Monday – Friday)] during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

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