Celanese · 19 hours ago
Specialist, Procurement Optimization
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCelanese is a global technology and specialty materials company, and they are seeking a Specialist, Procurement Optimization. This role is responsible for liaising between various teams to resolve systemic issues, drive productivity through cost reduction projects, and maintain supplier relationships while optimizing the supply chain operations.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop a working knowledge of containerized ocean, LCL, Isotank and freight forwarding internationally to ensure Global Logistics goals and service objectives are achieved. It requires a working knowledge of supply chain operations and more specifically the process flow regarding export / import international logistics services
Lead and collaborate with Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Deliver functions in alignment with the business needs/strategy in analyzing logistical problems and to develop alternatives or new solutions
Support regional procurement teams to implement global RFQ’s for Liner mode
Works on establishing new ways to reduce and/or eliminate costs to streamline and optimize the supply chain by conducting in-depth evaluations of carriers that ensures achieving the liner and FF objectives and strategies
Maintains critical strategic supplier relationships to continually dialogue and develop “leading edge” ideas to further advance and create long term competitive advantage for the businesses. continuously develop as the subject matter expert for the liner industry as well as Freight Forwarding to ensure our internal client’s goals and service objectives are achieved. Acts as a consultant relative to market dynamics, capability of the suppliers, business drivers as well as industry best practices
Bring innovative solutions thru new market / suppliers to provide lower cost, improve overall supply chain, and work take out
Coordinate with Sourcing Manager to consolidate, prepare and circulate commentaries and setting up a communications channel on the Liner shipping market such as cost trends, routes, fleet / equipment supply / capacity
Understands ocean containerized shipping, air and freight forwarding to enhance and provide market updates and recommendations to S&OP and Celanese competitive position in the marketplace
Develop and lead projects to streamline supply chain operations and to find work take out
Collaborate with the sourcing managers to negotiate and identify innovative solutions that support supplier consolidation, improved service, delivery, cost, and lead times
Handles any escalated service issues that arise with various carriers that is beyond the scope of Supply Chain Deliver
Can serve as the carrier advocate in determining cause of service problems
Makes strategic recommendations/decisions on the continued use of carriers if service deteriorates
Support scheduled regular carrier reviews (e.g. Quarterly Business Reviews) with service providers to discuss performance and new opportunities
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the particular modes (daily operations, carriers, service lanes, quality and service standards, negotiation techniques, and follow-through, etc.)
Knowledge of product specifications and appropriate method of shipment
Knowledge of how carriers operate and ability to judge their performance
Analytical and organizational skills
Ability to deal with cultural differences and regional issues
Knowledge of sourcing/purchasing methods and negotiation skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent relationship building skills, both internally and externally
Good judgment and decision-making skills
Detail oriented and proactive to ensure maximum value captured
Financial and Business Acumen: interpreting and applying the understanding of key financial indicators to make better decisions
Tech savvy: ability to navigate the technical needs of SAP, TMS, & other technical transportation solutions
Cultivates innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Understanding and execution of escalation procedures to appropriate stakeholders in managing the supplier relationship
Project Management skills to drive timely and cost-effective results on corporate initiatives and projects
Crisis Response support by mode to provide expertise and prompt resolution to market issues as they arise
Company
Celanese
Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products.
Founded in 1918
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.5BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2025-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2022-08-24Grant
Leadership Team
Scott Richardson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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