Director, Raw Material Procurement

We create chemistry but we are much more than a chemistry company: We’re engineers, scientists, technical experts and logistics specialist. We have 100 years of experience, a global network and a great passion for chemistry that comes from the heart. This is how we make sure that our plastics drive the cars of tomorrow, that our emulsions make interior paints even more eco-friendly and that our sweeteners reduce sugar also in your food products. Headquartered in Dallas (Texas) our global network includes around 7,700 employees, more than 80 locations in 20 countries with 3 global service centers: Budapest, Nanjing, Irving.

Currently we are looking for a

Director Raw Materials Procurement

to be located in Amsterdam, The Netherland

This means on a daily routine basis:

• Lead a regional high performing team of category managers responsible for sourcing of major raw materials for the Engineered Materials business for Celanese
• Responsible for recruiting, evaluating, developing and motivating members of the team
• Oversee development, communication and implementation of comprehensive supply strategies for raw materials
• Collaborate with business leaders at various levels to provide Celanese’s businesses with a competitive advantage in terms of total cost and supply reliability
• Responsible for building and managing relationships with key vendors and ensuring they meet or exceed their contractual obligations
• Lead and manage the procurement related integration activities, when applicable in respect of M&A activities
• Enable the team to effectively manage all aspects of RFQ, price/cost analysis, negotiation, contracting and award of contracts to vendors
• Establish supplier and 3rd party networks which enable access to information about important market trends and competitive position of supply base in related spend field
• Ensure the effective delivery of initiatives, programs and directives in accordance with sourcing strategy and financial business plans
• Support development of sustainable sourcing, recycling strategy in alignment with business needs
• Identify and report key performance metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement ensuring alignment with sourcing plans
• Interact cross-functionally with other departments and serve as an effective and value-added service for key stakeholders, including determining appropriate resolutions where issues arise

• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in purchasing/sourcing in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the chemical industry
• Strong communication skills (written/verbal)
• Ability to successfully lead diverse groups towards a desired outcome through persuasion and influence
• Ability to think strategically and develop robust purchasing strategies
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills
• Resilience and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be driven for results and have strong perseverance
• Able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of best practices in strategic sourcing for multiple categories and suppliers
• Fluency in English required, other European language skills advantageous but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance; MBA preferred

We offer:

Trainings and long term growth possibility within Celanese European Business Development organization