Procurement Specialist

Overview:
We create chemistry but we are much more than a** chemistry company**: We’re engineers, scientists, technical experts and logistics specialist. We’re problem solvers, advisers and product designers. We have 1**00 years of experience, a global network** and **a great passion for chemistry** that comes from the heart. This is how me make sure that our plastics drive the cars of tomorrow, that our **emulsions** make interior paints even more eco-friendly and that our **sweeteners** reduce sugar also in your food products.

We are looking for a **Procurement Specialist (Energy)**

for our site in Sulzbach, Germany

**Responsibilities**:
The Celanese energy landscape Europe consist of 14 sites in 7 countries. Every country has its own legislation & taxation with regards to electricity and natural gas supply (EU green deal broken down in country regulations, de-monopolization of the power-line grids and pipelines) We are looking for our new Coordinator to maintain and work with some well-established supplier relationships and contracts. In order to maintain proper energy supply you would have the following work duties:

- Process together with energy procurement director Celanese’ Energy portfolio in Europe covering multiple business lines and production sites within Europe
- Responsible for documentation and contracting according to Celanese’s tools (Ariba) and audit requirements
- Handling ISO Certification requirements for Energy procurement
- Understanding and handling "green" energy matters (certificates for electricity, CO equivalents, Biogas) analysis, data, market intel
- Together with Energy director, monitoring & analysis of energy markets and providing market newsletters to the organization
- Monitor and reporting for governmental requirements/queries (e.g. Bundesnetzagentur)
- SAP contracts instructions to Procurement Ops ) yearly initial entry ii) monthly monitoring of changes and verification (e.g. price formulas), iii) invoice approval processing

Qualifications:

- Degree in Business/ Economics/ Engineering or related field preferred, alternatively German "Kaufmännische Berufsausbildung" with business or technical focus is also accepted
- Fluent in German and English (other European languages is a plus)
- At least 2 years professional experience in Procurement administration (contract and data management)
- Ability to handle RFQs and basic understanding of the Energy Services market is a plus
- Strong communication skills (written/verbal)
- SAP and Excel skills (advanced Excel skills adventageous)
- Ability to think strategically
- Strong in work independently, manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to manage personal workflow and set priorities

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