MRO/Indirect Procurement Manager - German speaker

YOU will be involved in the following tasks:

• Strategic Spend Management: Development and execution of sourcing strategies for ~$100 million in indirect procurement across Celanese sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives and value delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with corporate and manufacturing stakeholders to align procurement strategies with operational needs and long-term goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage spend analytics and vendor segmentation to identify high-impact opportunities. Develop and implement commodity strategies and sourcing initiatives that drive measurable value.
• Proactive Engagement: Share insights on spend trends, market dynamics, and sourcing opportunities with key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Apply TCO principles to optimize cost, service levels, and supplier performance.
• Project Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of sourcing projects across categories. Regularly communicate progress and savings opportunities to stakeholders.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic relationships with critical suppliers. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to assess performance and identify mutual growth opportunities.
• Performance Oversight: Ensure vendors meet service and delivery commitments. Act as the escalation point for performance issues and engage supplier leadership as needed.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

What YOU will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a supplier or customer‑facing role, or within supply chain, manufacturing, or finance, preferably in the chemical/materials industry.
• Strategic and innovative mindset with a track record of delivering incremental value.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise.
• Advanced analytical, strategic sourcing, and category management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects.
• Demonstrated success in cost savings and value creation.
• Exceptional communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Fluency in German language.
• Willingness to travel within Europe .