Requirements: English
Company: Celanese
Region: Nijmegen , Gelderland
Overview: The SMRO/Indirect Procurement Senior Specialist (Energy) is responsible for taking the strategic role, ensuring the supply, cost, quality and service across the energy/MRO procurement. Additionally, this role has some general plant plant controlling tasks. YOU will be involved in the following tasks: Strategic sourcing leader (m/w/d) : Develop and implement effective regional or global category strategies for Indirect Procurement specifically MRO and increase reliability and productivity Responsible for negotiating contracts and assuring that assigned spend categories are purchased at the lowest possible total cost Assess near- and long-term plans with suppliers to address business needs; consult with stakeholders to develop alternative solutions; advise on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts Establish a collaborative relationship with suppliers and seek out opportunities within supply base; Act as the internal point of contact for supplier management, regular supplier meetings and implementation of improvement strategies with suppliers. Establish a strong network with internal customers in the sites and other internal departments Ensure activities align with global indirect procurement team. Develop and implement joint sustainable procurement strategies where possible Deliver productivity cost savings year over year on key categories, communicate internally and lead the resolution of supplier performance issues, and identify/manage improvement opportunities Energy management tasks: Create PRs in SAP for all energy types in SAP, follow-up with Procurement Ops Manage month-end energy acccrual process Prepare energy forecast each month based on new inputs Manage site energy model and determine energy requirement Support Procurement lead with insights into site energy for Infraserv negotiation and forecasting Review and approve Infraserv invoices Communicate with Infraserv on operational topics such as PO, credit notes, invoice discrepancies Create reporting file on energy consumption Handle any German statistical reporting requests Manage annual eco tax refund process Follow energy regulations and market development in Germany General plant controlling tasks: Manage month-end accrual process for various manufacturing spend categories Forecasting and budgeting of manufacturing costs Create manage general finance forecast model in Excel Monitor costs vs. budget and forecast, provide insights into deviations Approve site related invoices as needed Support site productivity projects Support site leadership with reporting Worker's Council related tasks when needed Create and manage reporting to Leadership team on site and in Amsterdam Coordinate and support site physical inventory procedure, post differences to SAP Coordinate and support annual fixed assets count, prepare asset transfer retirement forms as needed What YOU will bring to the team: Bachelors in Business Administration or higher Solid 3-5 years experience in procuring / strategic sourcing of MRO material Strategic sourcing experience including contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, productivity/cost savings, spend analysis, TCOs Experience in working with regional and global contracts Working Knowledge of SAP Procurement Systems Experience in project management and implementation of new ideas, proven ability to drive change Excellent teamwork and communication skills Being able to work under deadlines and have a good time management Fluent in English; proficient in German (B2 or higher) is a plus