Procurement Operations Associate

Overview:

Primary responsibility is to execute the daily transactions for MRO – to ensure reliable supply of goods and services.  Execution of purchase orders in SAP, maintenance of purchasing information records and other purchasing master data. Invoice discrepancy resolution, expediting, general purchasing activities.  Fully competent professional, who possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a specific field in Procurement (MRO) who can identify and implement cost saving and operational improvement opportunities.

YOU will be involved in the following tasks:

• Receive, examine and process purchase requisitions. Ensure full compliance with Celanese processes and policies
• Create purchase orders, follow up on approval and acknowledgement of them
• Follow up on purchase orders to ensure products are delivered in a timely manner
• Maintain purchasing master data
• Use and coordinate Quality Notifications for issue resolution and process improvements
• Manages day-to-day interactions with suppliers
• Work with Strategic Sourcing Managers/Leaders on relationship management and issue resolution needs with suppliers
• Work on automation of MRO orders, increase efficiency
• Integration of newcomers/interns
• Provide training or work shadow in case of need
• Identify saving opportunities, generate savings based on that
• If needed manage smaller projects independently

What YOU will bring to the team:

• Fluent German and intermediate English knowledge is a must
• Broad knowledge of SAP transactions
• Excellent understanding of procurement process, good understanding of the connecting departments activities
• Good communication both written and verbal, able to communicate with multiple levels within the organization
• Perform complex issue resolution
• Positive can-do attitude
• Proactive, problem solver attitude
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ability to effectively communicate and interact with personnel at all levels

In exchange we offer YOU the following benefits

• Cafeteria and Private Health Care Insurance
• Flexible working arrangements and home office possibilities
• Structured onboarding support
• Diverse career paths (people management, subject matter expert)
• Development opportunities (free language courses, online learning courses)
• Company events, CSR activities and possibility to join social groups

 About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 employees worldwide and had 2022 net sales of $9.7 billion.

About CBS

CBS (Celanese Business Solutions) Budapest is more than a shared service center. In our team, you'll be a true partner to Celanese, a leading chemistry company, and join us in improving the world through innovation. You'll bring world-class solutions to our customers by our end to end processes, and your great ideas will be welcome. You'll have career defining moments helped by our culture of continuous improvement, and as one of our best talents, you'll grow through cross-functional and international opportunities. You'll feel like you belong in our diverse community. You'll enjoy our commitment to wellbeing, flexible working conditions and our exceptional green office that guarantee a great work experience every day. You'll be able to balance your priorities and focus on what matters to you the most. Wherever you may be in your personal and professional journey – you'll always find your place at Celanese

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