Sr. Feedstock Advisor, Graphite Materials (Spring, TX, US, 77389)

About us For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader. We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs. Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way. Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders. Our Culture We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day. About Houston ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors. By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry. The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston. The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities. Learn more about what we do in Houston here. What role you will play in our team We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Feedstock Advisor to lead the development and execution of strategic feedstock opportunities for our Graphite Materials business.  This external-facing role requires deep needle coke and petroleum coke market expertise, strong commercial judgment, and a demonstrated ability to structure and execute complex feedstock commercial agreements.  The successful candidate will translate deep feedstock and needle coke expertise into executable commercial strategies that strengthen supply resilience and deliver long-term business value. What you will do Develop and execute feedstock strategies that support the growth and competitiveness of the Graphite Materials business. Identify and evaluate feedstock opportunities based on quality, availability, processing requirements, logistics, supply reliability, economics, and risk. Lead complex agreements from opportunity identification through negotiation, approval, execution, and implementation, including feedstock purchases, long-term supply arrangements, and tolling agreements. Support M&A, joint venture, investment, and asset-related activities through commercial evaluation, due diligence, negotiation strategy, and transaction execution. Lead high-value negotiations and build trusted relationships with Director and Senior Director-level decision-makers at suppliers, processors, logistics providers, & strategic partners. Design commercial structures that maximize value while managing operational, supply, market, counterparty, geopolitical, regulatory, and financial risks. Apply deep needle coke and petroleum coke expertise to connect feedstock characteristics with process performance, product quality, manufacturing reliability, and end-market value. Develop market and competitive insights, build executive-level recommendations, and align cross-functional stakeholders on commercial positions and decisions. Build and maintain a strong external network across the petroleum, refining, needle coke, and graphite value chains. About you Preferred Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 20+ years of relevant industry experience, including 10+ years of direct experience in the needle coke & pe