About the job (Job Responsibilities)

Performing market analysis and developing a proprietary SPOV for Nouryon's most critical raw materials which can be used to develop and drive best in class sourcing strategies.
Develop cost models for raw materials/ feedstock which can be used to quickly assess impact of major market moves or changes.
Commands robust data analysis skills to support price forecasting and predictability
Commodity supply/demand forecasts based on tracking current production and consumption and announced and presumed changes in production or consumption capacity.
Construction of supply curves and quantification of the cost to produce for the market's incremental supplier, and cost for each new increment of supply capacity.
A clear understanding of the price-setting mechanism currently working in the marketplace and the key drivers that could change this.
An understanding of the secondary and/or related drivers for each commodity (i.e. by-product economics, co-product economics, etc.) and what effect changes in these drivers would have on Nouryon's supply position.
Create, maintain, and coordinate market intelligence and index data used by the procurement team.
Publish weekly / monthly market trends report to the global/ regional category management team.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience)

Bachelor's degree with 3 to 6 years experience working in Chemical market analysis & research with focus on Petrochemicals/ Specialty Chemicals.
This position requires strong detail orientation, as well as analytical and time management skills.
Advanced proficiency in Access and Excel. (i.e. creating macros, formulas, charts, pivot tables etc.)
Ability to synthesize and analyze large sets of market data to yield actionable findings.
Proven experience applying analytical and critical thinking skills, demonstrated expertise with all excel functions and linear programs.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint desirable.
Data mining, relational database and business intelligence experience.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and maintain project flexibility and deliver by deadline.
Capable to work in team setting or independently with limited supervision.
Familiarity in using IHS (S&P), CMA, ICIS, Platt's and other databases relevant to chemical indexes.

Market Insights Analyst-Procurement