Pricing Specialist II

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 Supply Chain is a customer-focused Center of Excellence providing industry-leading service while delivering differential value to the business, today and into the future . We separate our Supply Chain functions into several areas; these include logistics , customer fulfillment, services, trade compliance, and support for business processes and systems. As a member of our dynamic Supply Chain Team, you will be 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. You may also handle Intercompany and Interdivisional pricing, and execution of rebates. This position reports to the Pricing Supervisor and 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, parking subsidy and employee discounts. A Day in the Life Act as the main point of contact for all customer pricing-related issues. Establish relationships with internal stakeholders, clearly understand customer and system requirements such as rebates, provisional or formula pricing. Effectively deliver and facilitate communication across sales, marketing, and supply chain to provide answers to price inquiries. Proactively provide solutions to time-sensitive needs. Assure accuracy of pricing data in SAP and extended systems. Enter contract pricing information into analytical tools for reporting. Generate and analyze reports for the business containing data required to develop formula pricing calculations and competitive pricing discussions with customers. Provide recommendations to the business based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of customer and market data. Collaborate with the business to execute monthly price changes, update customer price files based on changes in relevant commodity market prices. Implement mass price updates by incorporating price protection and caps, where applicable, to ensure accuracy. Assure invoice accuracy, monitor metrics and lead efforts to enhance operational excellence and improve customer satisfaction. Collaborate with the business and credit to investigate and resolve chargebacks. Determine root causes, identify trends, and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Demonstrate independent knowledge of the Enterprise system (SAP), extended system tools, and assist sales and team members with full utilization of these tools. Operate with a solution-oriented mindset with regard to process improvements; Assist with change implementation for extended system improvements or other customer fulfillment projects. Partner with peers to provide solutions, guidance to resolve customer or business related problems. Model LyondellBasell core competencies with internal and external customers. You Bring This Value The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' relevant, industry-related experience. A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. Will consider candidates with a High School Diploma that have at least 8 years' relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Competencies Build Partnerships Deliver Results Drive Innovation Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational Fit Technical Skills Learn more about our benefits : Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell Stay Connected! Visit our LYB Website Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. 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