Category Manager

Location: San Luis Potosi, SLP, MX (78395), Houston, TX, US (77056)

Facility: SAN LUIS POTOSI-5400, Williams Tower -130

Department: APS USCAN Procurement

Division: General APS

LyondellBasell a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB 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. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Job Summary





The Category Manager for Raw Materials is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for raw material categories that support company operations. The role focuses on managing expenditures negotiated, optimizing total cost of ownership, ensuring supply continuity, driving value through market intelligence, and effectively managing relationships with key business, manufacturing partners, and strategic supplier contacts.

This role will be located at San Luis Potosí, México, reporting to the US. Some travel to the United States may be required. Frequency is expected to be minimal.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies for raw materials aligned with business objectives and manufacturing requirements.
- Conduct market analysis (pricing trends, supply-demand dynamics, suppliers landscape) to identify opportunities and risks.
- Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFQs, negotiations, and contracting for str

📌 Category Manager (San Luis Potosí)
🏢 Lyondellbasell Industries
📍 San Luis Potosí