| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Website | https://careers.orbia.com |
About Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials:
You are purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you will find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day.
From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.
MAIN PURPOSE
Responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of the Minerals portfolio to maximize long-term value creation. The role drives decisions related to portfolio optimization, growth opportunities, market positioning, innovation, commercial strategy, capital investments, and strategic partnerships. Through leadership across multiple functions and businesses, the Director ensures resources are aligned toward sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and shareholder value creation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Leadership & Execution
Communicate complex market, technical, financial, and operational information to stakeholders at all levels, translating analysis into clear business recommendations and actionable insights.
Develop and deliver executive presentations, business cases, and strategic communications that align stakeholders, support decision-making, and drive execution of key business priorities.
Partner with Commercial leadership to develop value propositions, pricing strategies, negotiation support, and market approaches that drive profitable growth.
Lead and influence cross-functional teams across commercial, operations, finance, supply chain, legal, and technology functions to execute strategic priorities and business initiatives.
Economics & Investment
Develop and oversee pricing, profitability, value chain, and financial analyses to optimize portfolio performance and support strategic decision-making.
Provide commercial and strategic leadership for capital projects, business cases, partnerships, acquisitions, and other investment opportunities.
Evaluate commercial, operational, financial, regulatory, and market risks and provide recommendations to support long-term business success.
Portfolio Management
Establish portfolio priorities and governance processes to ensure resources are focused on the highest-value opportunities.
Develop a deep understanding of customer applications, end-use markets, and industry value chains to guide portfolio decisions and future growth opportunities.
Strategy & Growth
Develop and maintain the long-term strategic direction of the M&CI portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, market opportunities, and value creation priorities.
Identify, evaluate, and advance growth opportunities through new markets, products, partnerships, investments, and strategic initiatives.
Lead market intelligence activities, including analysis of industry trends, customer requirements, competitive dynamics, supply-demand balances, and emerging opportunities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Academic Level: Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field, MBA or prior degree in Chemistry MBA.
Language(s) and level of proficiency: Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Knowledge/Experience:
10+ years of progressive experience in product management, strategy, business development, commercial leadership, or related functions.
Experience developing and executing business, portfolio, market, or growth strategies within industrial, chemical, mining, manufacturing, or related sectors.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, strategic projects, business cases, and investment evaluations.
Experience working with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and business performance objectives.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities and develop actionable business recommendations.
Advanced analytical capabilities, including financial analysis, profitability assessment, risk evaluation, and business case development.
Ability to integrate commercial, operational, technical, financial, and regulatory considerations into sound business decisions.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills.
Strong leadership and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and driving execution through cross-functional teams.
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments while balancing short-term business needs with long-term strategic objectives.
Continuous learning mindset with the ability to develop expertise across diverse industries, markets, and value chains.
Ability to work in a standard office and remote work environment, using a computer, telephone, and other business communication tools for extended periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and through written communications.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 25-40%), including attending customer meetings, industry events, strategic partner visits, and operational sites.
Ability to move throughout office, manufacturing, mining, and industrial facilities when conducting business reviews, site visits, or project evaluations, while complying with all applicable safety requirements.
Visual ability sufficient to read, analyze, and interpret detailed written information, financial reports, presentations, and electronic data.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment and technology devices.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods during meetings, presentations, business reviews, and travel.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, consistent with applicable laws.
Our Offer:
Day One Benefits!
Annual Bonus Plans
11 Paid Company Holidays
401(k) with a 6% company match
Wellness Reimbursement
and much much more!
The compensation for this position is typically range from $160,000 - $215,000.
Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated and unsolicited applications from third parties will not be accepted.
We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognising that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you.
We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.
The compensation for this position is included above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.
The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.
Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.