Strategic Procurement Manager at Celanese International Corporation

As Strategic Procurement Manager, you will be leading the sourcing of various raw materials categories aligned to the engineered materials businesses, by developing strategies to secure high-quality products at the best value, managing supplier relationships and mitigating supply chain risks in alignment with business and financial goals.

Purpose and Summary of position:     

• Develop and communicate comprehensive supply strategies for the assigned portfolio which provide Celanese’s businesses with a competitive advantage in terms of total cost and supply reliability;
• Negotiate contracts for PTMEG, MEG, DMT and other Engineered Materials (EM) raw materials in close cooperation with Celanese’s business teams, legal, manufacturing and technology/T&I. Coordinate the assigned portfolio between NAM and Asia;
• Manage EU, US raw material selection process for the assigned portfolio including qualifying new alternatives;
• Drive the application of consistent contractual terms & conditions for global portfolio and contract manufacturer’s agreements;
• Establish supplier and 3rd party networks which enable access to information about important market trends and competitive position of supply base;
• Communicate internally and lead the resolution of supplier performance issues, and identify/manage improvement opportunities for portfolio;
• Monitor and understand relating to portfolio, the raw material’s life cycle cost, and identify and drive completion of productivity initiatives;
• Review framework agreements relating to portfolio;
• Review EM raw materials supplier performance for quality, on-time delivery, etc. and determine appropriate resolutions where issues arise;
• Support and drive the integration of M&A procurement processes ensuring that supply security and overall sourcing competitiveness is improved for related RM spends.

Skills and Experiences:

• 5 to 7 years of experience ideally in the chemical industry in commercial roles.
• Strong communication skills (written/verbal).
• Proficient business English.
• Ability to successfully lead diverse groups towards a desired outcome through persuasion and influence.
• Proven negotiation/influencing skills.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must be driven for results and have strong perseverance.

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

• Prior commercial experience (preferably in Sales or Procurement).
• Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree.
• MBA.