Pricing Specialist II

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

As a member of our dynamic North American Advanced Polymer Solutions Marketing Team, the Pricing Specialist is responsible for the pricing and billing of invoices for sales contracts and orders. Responsibilities also include pricing of purchase contracts and obtaining the appropriate DOA signatures to process purchases for payment. The Pricing Specialist will also handle Intercompany and Interdivisional pricing, and coordinate chargeback resolution.

This position is located at our North American Headquarters in Downtown Houston. The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, 401K matching, generous benefits package, pension plan and employee discounts.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Formulates reports and analyzes information to supply the Business the data required to develop factors in formula pricing calculations and competitive pricing discussions with customers.
• Participates in monthly price changes involving calculating and updating customer price agreements based on changes in relevant commodity market prices.
• Responsible for weekly/monthly/quarterly price reporting and price updates.
• Documents market pricing information into analytical tools for reporting.
• Assures invoice accuracy and timeliness, monitors metrics and supports efforts to maintain/enhance operational excellence and improve customer satisfaction.
• Communicates and enforces business rules through interaction with all levels of APS Organization.
• Researches, coordinates and provides pricing knowledge and expertise to respond to Accounting, Internal and External Control audit compliance.
  
  

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with a major in Supply Chain Management, Information and Operations Management, Logistics Technology, Industrial Distribution, Marketing, Management, Economics, Accounting/Finance or related degree from an accredited university.
• 8 years related experience required in lieu of degree.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have strong computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate complex problem resolution proficiency and capability to identify/implement process and system enhancements.
• Be able to effectively communicate critical pricing information to all levels of the organization.
• Seeks out and is open to knowledge, ideas, and feedback to improve effectiveness.
  
  

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational/Cultural Fit

Technical Skills

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

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LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here .