Are you the customer-oriented manager who matches the strategic challenges of our customers with our sustainability strategy? Do you want to pioneer, develop, get to know the I&D customers and really help them? The basis of the plan has been laid, are you going to shape it further?
This is the role
In the role of I&D Sustainability Development Manager Europe, you really get to know our I&D customers and help them achieve their climate goals through our LYB value propositions. With the knowledge we already have in-house, you will support customers in shaping the I&D scope 3 sustainability strategies and you will further develop our LYB value propositions in this. This gives you the opportunity to develop a broader perspective and skills such as leadership, problem solving, cultural awareness and decision making.
You lead the effort to collect accurate end-user application data for the region's I&D products and their potential impact on the I&D business. You advise the business and involve them in shaping the strategy. In addition, you take the lead in working with Marketing Communications and other stakeholders to develop content for coordinated internal/external reporting and communication; including broad industry, OEM and customer communications.
You represent I&D in various internal and external stakeholder groups regarding scope 3 emission reductions. You develop, lead and coordinate the I&D processes necessary to advance the I&D sustainability strategy, such as low carbon raw material procurement, ISCC certification processes. You will further develop and set sustainability KPIs (in line with industry protocols) to coordinate, track and report progress towards the I&D sustainability goals and objectives across the three I&D regions with a sense of urgency. You translate customer feedback into strategies and action plans for the end-use segments in collaboration with the Sales Business Development Manager, the C+CLS and the Sustainability organization.
This is a new area for LyondellBasell, so you will have to develop and invent yourself. A lot has to be set up and done. You hook up sales, attend meetings with customers, think along with them, make action plans and involve them in our sustainability strategies. Within LyondellBasell you help build a strong network of involved specialists.
This is who you are
To be successful in the role of I&D Sustainability Development Manager Europe you need very strong commercial and communication skills. You can effortlessly put yourself in the shoes of others, listen carefully and understand how our end users view problems and challenges. As the self-starter that you are, you soon take the lead when it comes to strategic collaborations and developments and you get the sales teams on board.
This is what you bring
- Minimum HBO working and thinking level;
- 8 to 10 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, preferably in roles such as BDA, POS planning, technical, commercial and manufacturing;
- Knowledge of the I&D products and how they are made is a nice plus;
- Read, interpret documents, effectively write routine correspondence, speak fluently with internal and external clients. All in English of course;
- An outspoken personality with a great sense of responsibility, who has the ability to work with cross-functional teams with a focus on project execution.
This is what we offer
We provide an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you are rewarded for your achievements and results. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with specialists in all fields to develop innovative solutions and expand your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The company's global remote work policy allows eligible employees to work from home for up to three days per week. LyondellBasell is committed to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.
This is LyondellBasell
As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best managed and most valued company in our industry. The company's products, materials and technologies advance sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places a high priority on diversity, equality and inclusion and is Advancing Good with a focus on our planet, the communities in which 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 decarbonisation. For more information, visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Interested?
Please feel free to contact Robin van Vliet (Corporate Recruiter) at robin.vanvliet @ 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 two business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process.
