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Category Manager - MRO
Westlake
Develops and executes sourcing strategy for categories, managing vendors and cost reduction.
2d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
15,540 Employees
Service Specialisms
Chemicals
Plastics
Performance Materials
Polymer Compounds
Sustainability Solutions
Material Science
Manufacturing
Product Innovation
Sector Specialisms
Housing
Infrastructure
Building Products
Pipe & Fittings
Global Compounds
Residential Construction
Flexible Packaging
Rigid Packaging
Role
What you would be doing
strategic sourcing
cost reduction
supplier management
rfx negotiations
kpi reporting
market analysis
- Identify and implement best in class sourcing strategy and practices which support continuity of supply, quality, cost and business unit requirements.
- Utilize strategic sourcing practices, processes and techniques across the organization to provide the best total cost supply chain solution.
- Develops and implements global category cost reduction strategies addressing material cost, logistics cost, and quality.
- Develops and executes strategies for the sourcing, procurement and logistics of assigned categories for Westlake North America HIP and PEM divisions.
- Monitor cross functional teams to maintain compliance with establish strategic strategies and preferred vendors.
- 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.
- Directs development of routine category cost forecasts supporting each business’ financial forecast.
- Establish a preferred supply base and manage via suppler relationship management programs, including supplier scorecards/reviews to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead RFX, negotiations, supplier sourcing, contract negotiations and compliance management for defined commodity groups.
- Recommends processes, systems, and performance management reporting for category purchasing activities.
- Executes projects leading to specific reductions in category costs contributing to each business’ EBITDA performance.
- Develop and implement category objectives using key performance indicators. Manage category objectives to insure the KPI’s are met.
- 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.
- 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.
What you bring
sap
powerpoint
petrochemical
10+ years
b.s. engineering
negotiation
- 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.
- Business management skills including the ability to develop and execute strategy. Solid understanding of business disciplines and financial information.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence all levels of employees and management, both inside the company and externally with suppliers.
- 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.
- Ability to make decisions or recommendations that are “data based” and align decisions with strategies. Considers the impacts of decisions on other parts of the organization.
- Extensive knowledge of petrochemical industries and related category spend.
- Strong Microsoft Power Point, Word and Excel skills. Strong analytical skills required, SAP experience is highly desirable.
- Understand applicable company policy and insure personal and team compliance including the procurement policy and procedures, Sox controls and DOA.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1986
Company Formation Year
The company was established in 1986, marking its beginning as a single polyethylene plant.
$12.1B Net Sales
Annual Revenue
A reporting of net sales around $12.1 billion in 2024.
$3.8B Acquisition
Axiall Purchase
Completed the acquisition of Axiall in 2016, reinforcing its market presence.
$2.2B Acquisition
Boral's Building Products
Acquired Boral’s U.S. building-products division in 2021, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Began from a single polyethylene plant in Louisiana and has expanded through strategic acquisitions.
- Operates two main segments: Performance & Essential Materials and Housing & Infrastructure Products.
- Produces significant quantities of low-density polyethylene and PVC, ranging from raw materials to finished goods.
- Productions include PVC siding, pipes, epoxy resins, and polyethylene products for construction, automotive, packaging, and healthcare sectors.
- Achieved record EBITDA in the HIP segment in Q4 2024, largely due to increased demand for PVC pipe and fittings.
- Family-led ownership maintained by the founding Chao family, operating under a unified global brand.
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
- Accountability
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Commitment
Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
- Reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient processes
- Investing in renewable energy and sustainable technologies
- Implementing water and waste management initiatives to minimize environmental impact
- Optimizing resource usage across global operations
- Committed to building a diverse workforce across all levels.
- Focus on gender diversity in leadership roles, with continuous progress in female representation.
- Providing equal growth and development opportunities for all employees.
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