Raw Material Procurement - Senior Manager

Job description

Overview The Raw Material Procurement - Senior Manager functions as the POC procurement lead for all global procurement activities related to critical raw materials in the polyester chain flowing into Polyester and Hytrel businesses. Responsibilities: YOU will be involved in the following tasks: - Guide and advise team members in developing robust regional & global category strategies - Build and coach team members on their individual development plans and solid succession plan - Serve as the procurement business partner to the Elastomers P&L Leader and the Polyester GBM - Foster strong relationships with key suppliers resolving supplier disputes, when necessary - Ensure team delivers rolling forecast of raw material prices supporting decisions making - Develop and communicate supply strategies delivering competitive advantage in terms of total cost and supply reliability. - Drive the application of consistent contractual terms & conditions for Global and POC’s own and contract manufacturer’s agreements - Negotiate frame agreements for BDO, PBT, PTMEG, TPEE, PTA MEG, DMT and other EM raw materials on behalf of POC in close cooperation with Celanese’s business teams, legal, manufact...