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
Responsibilities
* Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) and Capex sourcing for one or more sites in Frankfurt or Europe
* Assessing near- and long-term plans with suppliers to address business needs
* Negotiating contract/price agreements and assuring that the sites are purchasing as per strategy
* Creating and driving category specific sourcing strategies
* Consult with stakeholders to develop alternative solutions; advise on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts
* Market research and sharing cost saving opportunities with the business
* Analyzing spend data, looking for opportunities to consolidate the supplier base as for saving opportunities
* Establish a network with internal customers at the sites i.e. reliability and plant engineers
* Support European and Global Sourcing projects
* Deliver productivity and cost savings
* Being the point of escalation towards the supplier
* Expediting of critical materials/services
Qualifications
* 1 - 3 years of experience in MRO or Capex sourcing; chemical industry experience preferred
* Bachelor degree in Business Administration/Engineering Science or equivalent professional experience/degree
* Strong communication skills (written/verbal)
* Strong negotiation skills
* Experience in project management and implementation of new ideas, ability to drive change
* Strategic sourcing experience including contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, productivity/cost savings, spend analysis, TCOs
* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
* Strong analytical skills
* Must be driven for results and have strong perseverance
* Proficient in English and German; other languages are beneficial
* Excellent team work and communication skills environmental
* Working Knowledge of SAP Procurement Systems
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