Senior Specialist, Procurement Optimization

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Pasadena, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and optimize marine and terminal logistics including third-party terminal oversight, marine cargo planning and inventory reconciliation. Manage budgets, SOX compliance, invoice approval, incident investigations, and loading operations while coordinating carriers, terminals, and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and cost control.
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Overview:The Senior Specialist, Procurement Optimization is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of marine and terminal logistics activities. This role oversees third-party liquid terminals, marine cargo operations, inventory management, transportation loading operations, compliance requirements, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, terminal operators, carriers, and service providers to ensure operational excellence across the supply chain.
This position can be located in either Pasadena, Texas, or Irving, Texas.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee third-party liquid terminal operations and performance.
  • Manage marine cargo planning, execution, cargo quality reviews, and inventory control.
  • Support marine trade lane management and strategic sourcing through contract execution and carrier coordination.
  • Lead monthly and annual inventory reconciliation activities.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX controls and company policies.
  • Own operating budgets and cost centers, including forecasting and cost management.
  • Conduct incident investigations and implement preventive and corrective actions.
  • Review and approve operational invoices for accuracy and compliance.
  • Support truck, rail, and ISO container loading operations.
Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of chemical marine transportation and terminal operations.
  • Basic knowledge of overland transportation modes, including truck and rail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with ERP or data management systems.
  • Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset.
  • Ability to travel periodically within the Houston and Dallas areas.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent in experience.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in marine and/or terminal operations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAP experience.
  • Six Sigma training or certification.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.
 

Skills Required

  • Strong understanding of chemical marine transportation and terminal operations.
  • Basic knowledge of overland transportation modes, including truck and rail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with ERP or data management systems.
  • Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset.
  • Ability to travel periodically within the Houston and Dallas areas.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in marine and/or terminal operations.
  • SAP experience.
  • Six Sigma training or certification.
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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
7,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1912

What We Do

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information, visit www.celanese.com. For Celanese product news about our Engineered Materials offerings, follow @CelaneseEngineeredMaterials on LinkedIn.

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