Strategic sourcing leader (m/w/d)

at  Celanese International Corporation

Overview:
Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese’s global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective regional or global category strategies for Indirect Procurement specifically MRO and increase reliability and productivity
• Responsible for negotiating contracts and assuring that assigned spend categories are purchased at the lowest possible total cost
• Assess near- and long-term plans with suppliers to address business needs; consult with stakeholders to develop alternative solutions; advise on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts
• Establish a collaborative relationship with suppliers and seek out opportunities within supply base; Act as the internal point of contact for supplier management, regular supplier meetings and implementation of improvement strategies with suppliers.
• Establish a strong network with internal customers in the sites and other internal departments
• Ensure activities align with global indirect procurement team. Develop and implement joint sustainable procurement strategies where possible
• Deliver productivity cost savings year over year on key categories, communicate internally and lead the resolution of supplier performance issues, and identify/manage improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Business Administration or higher
• Solid 3-5 years’ experience in procuring / strategic sourcing of MRO material, rotary and power equipment, and services most preferably from Chemicals or Plastics industries
• Strategic sourcing experience including contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, productivity/cost savings, spend analysis, TCOs
• Experience in working with regional and global contracts
• Working Knowledge of SAP Procurement Systems
• Experience in project management and implementation of new ideas, proven ability to drive change
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Being able to work under deadlines and have a good time management
• Knowledge of rotary and power equipment, consumables and warehouse packaging services
• Fluent in English and proficient in German (B2 or higher), other languages like Italian are a plus

• Develop and implement effective regional or global category strategies for Indirect Procurement specifically MRO and increase reliability and productivity
• Responsible for negotiating contracts and assuring that assigned spend categories are purchased at the lowest possible total cost
• Assess near- and long-term plans with suppliers to address business needs; consult with stakeholders to develop alternative solutions; advise on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts
• Establish a collaborative relationship with suppliers and seek out opportunities within supply base; Act as the internal point of contact for supplier management, regular supplier meetings and implementation of improvement strategies with suppliers.
• Establish a strong network with internal customers in the sites and other internal departments
• Ensure activities align with global indirect procurement team. Develop and implement joint sustainable procurement strategies where possible
• Deliver productivity cost savings year over year on key categories, communicate internally and lead the resolution of supplier performance issues, and identify/manage improvement opportunitie