Nick Palassis

Nick Palassis is an accomplished procurement and engineering professional with over 30 years of experience in various roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as Procurement Direct Spend Manager at Styrolution since May 2015, Nick oversees the procurement of crucial monomers and synthetic rubbers for several North American sites. Previous roles include Procurement Manager at INEOS ABS, where contract management and competitive bidding were key responsibilities, and Procurement Specialist at Lanxess, where significant cost reductions were achieved. Nick's expertise in procurement was built on a strong engineering foundation, having held positions as Senior Buyer at Bayer MaterialScience and Senior Controls Engineer at Bayer CropScience, among others. Nick holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and has completed coursework in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Phoenix.