Senior Specialist, MRO Procurement

About the role

The Senior Specialist, MRO Procurement, is responsible for various Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) purchases and associated vendors for designated plant operations. This individual will develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct Request for Quotes/Proposals, negotiate commercial terms, explore innovative ways of delivering cost savings, and perform a variety of other procurement activities. The Senior Specialist will engage and interact with manufacturing plant stakeholders and other key stakeholders in support of manufacturing operations and services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for both maintenance and capital project procurement.
• Develop and implement local site procurement strategy and coordinate execution of corporate procurement strategy.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans for high‑value and critical spend, including preparation and issuance of RFQs, purchase order or contract negotiation, and managing supplier relations at the plant level.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify innovative solutions that support supplier consolidation, improved service, delivery, cost, and lead times.
• Utilize spend data to identify the greatest opportunities for improvement and establish strategies, sourcing plans, and initiatives to drive incremental value.
• Serve as a point of escalation to resolve any issues.
• Proactively address vendor performance issues and engage Commodity Managers where applicable.
• Manage procurement activities in accordance with corporate and departmental policies and the Business Conduct Policy (BCP).
• Drive daily activities with annual individual and team goals and objectives in mind.
• Add to the bottom line of the company by developing and executing cost‑reduction strategies.
• Lead procurement effort to support turn‑arounds and emergencies, occasionally after hours.
• Work with legal and suppliers to negotiate legal terms that are favorable to Celanese.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering preferred.
• Innovative mindset with ability to create and drive incremental value across organizations.
• Excellent commercial knowledge and business acumen.
• Strong commercial negotiation, contracting, and dispute‑resolution skills.
• Experience in supplier selection and evaluation.
• Strong analytical and strategic sourcing skills.
• Excellent people‑leadership skills, including development, accountability, problem solving, building peer relationships, and drive for results.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects, set priorities, and work independently.
• Consistent achievement of cost savings and avoidances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication at all organizational levels.
• Understanding of MRP (material requirements planning), goods receipt, and invoicing.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with computer tools (Office, SAP).

Desired Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing facility, ideally within the petrochemical or process industries.
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $5 MM.
• Technical/functional experience negotiating construction contracts.
• Familiarity with project‑management methodologies and practices.