• Job Description

  Req#: 84399

  Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference in the world? Do you have a vision for the future of Butane/LPG feedstock and how it can enhance the performance and profitability of our assets in Europe? Do you have the skills and experience to negotiate and manage complex commercial arrangements and optimize the use of our logistical assets? Welcome to LyondellBasell…

  This is LyondellBasell

  As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company’s products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

  This is the role

  As the Supply Manager, Butane/LPG you will be part of a commercial team responsible for developing short, medium and long-term strategies in combination with business management related to Butane feedstock to maximize TBA chain profitability for our PO/TBA assets in Europe.

  You will focus on the identification and development of both short-term and long-term market opportunities globally for the procurement of Butane and ensure alignment/optimization between PO/TBA and cracker sourcing of LPG. This includes managing the opportunities and risks associated with a $900 MM per year Butane portfolio with approximately $5 MM in infrastructure contracts.

  Responsibilities include the negotiation and management of commercial arrangements that provide LyondellBasell flexible, reliable, timely and economic feedstock which result in healthy and improving TBA chain profit margins. You will also have the accountability to procure more than 1 million tons of Butane per year and the optimization of our logistical assets to maximize the value for PO/TBA and supply into our European crackers.

  Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for understanding global LPG market fundamentals, regional interactions, relationships with the futures markets, and cross product interdependencies. Responsible for effective communication to senior management. Understands enterprise future butane requirements including business scenarios which may lead to revisions, inventory requirements, impact on working capital, price trends and market shifts. Use this information to develop and execute long-term purchase and inventory strategies
  • Manage European butane purchases and sales for two PO/TBA plants in Europe, Monitor performance and effectiveness of activities against targets and take action as required
  • Responsible for developing butane price forecasts used as input for global optimization and other business processes
  • Responsible for cross-functional staff communications including planning, technology, supply logistics, credit, accounting and global business optimization in a dynamic real-time market environment.
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier/customer relationships and represent LyondellBasell in appropriate industry associations and events
  • Drive profit generating projects for Capex investments and bring opportunity to Leadership team
  • Work closely together with back office to drive for efficient and effective processes
  • Develop and execute butane inventory and/or margin hedge programs (when appropriate) to protect corporate P&L against price spikes or supply disruptions. Develop and utilize current e-commerce trading platforms to enhance purchasing/sales results
  • Commercially responsible for butane storage- and throughput agreements with yearly revenues of around $5 MM
  • Executing short and medium-term tactics in a volatile and competitive butane spot market. Negotiating spot deals of up to $25 MM each and negotiating 5 to 10 term contracts on a yearly basis. Ensure alignment and optimization between I&D and cracker sourcing
  • Act as liaison with other business and manufacturing groups within LyondellBasell to ensure that company strategies and directives involving butanes are known and met. Works with Marketing, Optimization (within I&D and O&P), and Manufacturing to optimize contract portfolio. Communicate market trends to groups within LyondellBasell who need this information to optimize their performance

  This is who you are

  To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile:
  A strategic thinker who can make sound market decisions in complex and dynamic markets. You have excellent communication skills and can convey your message in a clear and concise manner. You have strong analytical skills and you are adaptable and flexible in responding to changing market conditions and customer needs. And you are collaborative and team-oriented.

  This is what you bring

  • University degree – Technical preferred and/or degree in Business Administration minimum bachelor, preferably MBA.
  • Minimum of 5 – 10 years of commercial experience. Preference for petrochemical or oil and gas industry experience in Business Services roles (Commodity Trading / Operations Planning / Business Finance, BDA functions, Sales)
  • In depth knowledge of a highly competitive and fast changing commodity market and good knowledge of the gasoline or energy market as a whole

  This is what we offer

  We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

  Interested

  Please feel free to contact Leonie Mulder at leonie.mulder @ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration.

  The recruitment process exists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process.

  LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

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• About the company

  LyondellBasell Industries NV is a Dutch-domiciled multinational chemical company with American and British roots, incorporated in the Netherlands, with US operations headquarters in Houston, Texas, and offices in London, UK.

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