Job Description

Overview:

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.


Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

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.