Global Commercial Pipelines and Infrastructure

Global Commercial Pipelines and Infrastructure

LyondellBasell is 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.

Come Join an Inclusive Team Our mission is to build an Integrated Supply, Trading & Optimization (IST&O) organization that strengthens LYB enterprise performance by aligning market risk management, asset flexibility, and commercial decisions within a governance and compliance framework in partnership with Middle and Back Office teams. This delivers against LYB strategic pillars to Grow & Upgrade the Core and Step Up Performance and Culture. The Global Commercial Pipelines and Infrastructure leader is responsible for providing strategic vision and execution of commercial logistics contracting agreements for pipelines worldwide, reporting through the Integrated Supply, Trading, and Optimization organization. This role ensures the company secures long-term, cost-effective, and reliable logistics infrastructure to support trading and supply operations. They will lead negotiations, manage strategic partnerships, and align logistics agreements with corporate objectives, enabling sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

A Day in the Life

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team managing contracting and negotiations for pipeline agreements, including strong partnership for waterborne and termination logistics teams focused on throughput, storage, and transportation contracts.
• Develop long-term vision for commercial logistics contracting, ensuring alignment with trading and supply needs.
• Accountable to ensure long-term agreements are structured to balance cost efficiency, flexibility, and risk management.
• Identify and secure strategic infrastructure partnerships to enhance market access and operational efficiency – in connection with business development.
• Anticipate market trends and regulatory changes impacting logistics agreements.
• Collaborate with trading, supply, and scheduling teams to ensure logistics agreements support commercial strategies.
• Identify and develop opportunities to improve Commercial results through redeployment of existing contracts or expansion of commercial opportunities around logistics agreements.
• Provide input on infrastructure utilization, capacity planning, and optimization opportunities.
• Develop market intelligence on pipeline capacity, pricing, and competitive dynamics.
• Build and maintain external strategic relationships with operators, pipeline companies, regulators, and industry partners.
• Build and maintain internal strategic relationships with internal Strategy and Operations teams to ensure alignment and drive coordination across the company.

You Bring This Value

• 12+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or commercial operations, with significant exposure to pipelines.
• Experience leading and developing cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Proven success in negotiating and managing long-term logistics agreements.
• Experience in trading and supply integration.
• Financial acumen with ability to model contract economics and risk scenarios.
• Strategic thinker with ability to align logistics agreements to corporate growth objectives.
• Understanding of the broad regulatory frameworks applicable to pipelines.
• Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills across cultures and geographies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally at all levels in a matrixed organization to align on strategy and opportunities.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs
• 6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
• 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
• Comprehensive Well-being Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Bravo Rewards Program
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages
• Professional Development
• Competitive Vacation Policies
• Global Adoption Policy
• Matching Gifts Program

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB's recruiting process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers. For information regarding how LyondellBasell processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Statement. The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.