Head of Indirect Procurement

vor 1 Tag

Meyrin, Genf, Schweiz Celanese International Corporation Vollzeit
Overview

As the leader of Indirect Procurement for Europe, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of over $300 million in indirect spend across 10+ manufacturing sites and office locations. This role requires a dynamic and visionary leader to drive value creation, supplier performance, and organizational excellence through a high-performing team and strong stakeholder partnerships.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Spend Management: Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for $300M+ in indirect procurement across multiple European sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives and value delivery.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of 15 commodity managers and remote site buyers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with corporate and manufacturing stakeholders to align procurement strategies with operational needs and long-term goals.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage spend analytics and vendor segmentation to identify high-impact opportunities. Develop and implement commodity strategies and sourcing initiatives that drive measurable value.
  • Proactive Engagement: Share insights on spend trends, market dynamics, and sourcing opportunities with key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Apply TCO principles to optimize cost, service levels, and supplier performance.
  • Project Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of sourcing projects across all categories. Regularly communicate progress and savings opportunities to stakeholders.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate executive-level relationships with critical suppliers. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to assess performance and identify mutual growth opportunities.
  • Performance Oversight: Ensure suppliers meet service and delivery commitments. Act as the escalation point for performance issues and engage vendor leadership as needed.
  • Talent Development: Mentor and coach team members to enhance capabilities and build a world-class indirect sourcing organization.
  • Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Qualifications

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic and innovative mindset with a track record of delivering incremental value
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
  • Deep experience in contracting and dispute resolution
  • Advanced analytical, strategic sourcing, and category management capabilities
  • Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects
  • Demonstrated success in cost savings and value creation
  • Exceptional communication skills across all organizational levels

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of procurement experience, with a focus on MRO and Corporate Services preferred
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams
  • Industry experience in oil, gas, chemicals, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred
  • Experience with major capital projects ($25MM+) is a plus
  • Willingness to travel 10–20%, including outside of Europe

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