*responsibilities*:- research sources, quote, negotiate, and source materials and services required for a chemical manufacturing facility- responsible for both maintenance and capital project procurement- develop and implement local site procurement strategy and coordinate execution of corporate procurement strategy- add to bottom line of company by developing and executing cost reduction strategy- lead procurement effort to support turn arounds and emergencies, occasionally after hours- ensure that all plant purchases comply with celanese procurement policy and bcp (business conduct policy)- work with legal and suppliers to agree to legal terms that are favorable to celanesequalifications:- bilingual - fluent in english and spanish- 5-10 years of experience in procurement within manufacturing- bachelor's degree preferred- experience in supplier selection, price negotiation, and implementation of contracts- demonstrated history of cost reduction- experience with computer skills (office, sap)- ability to work independently- ability to work well in a fast-paced environment- conflict/dispute resolution- problem solving, peer relationships, drive for results- understanding of mrp (material requirements planning), goods receipt, invoicing- manage supplier and internal relationships*desired skills*:- manufacturing facility- chemical industry- mro (maintenance/repair/operations)- negotiating legal terms- capital projects over $1mm usd- construction contracts- contract negotiation- sap procurement modules- costs and budgets- project management