Strategic Buyer
Du Pont
Strategic Buyer
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world's most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.
Join Our Team and Make an Impact!
Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? We are seeking an innovative and strategic Buyer to join our dynamic team! In this pivotal role, you will not just be filling orders; you will be shaping the future of our procurement processes and driving significant value for our organization.
Position Objective: As our Strategic Buyer, you will be at the forefront of our sourcing strategies, negotiating deals that matter and ensuring our business runs smoothly. Your insights and strategies will directly impact our operations, and you will play a critical role in fostering relationships with our suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Craft Innovative Strategies: Develop and implement cutting-edge procurement strategies that reduce reliance on single-source suppliers and set us apart in the industry.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancements within our procurement processes, bringing fresh ideas and best practices to the fore.
- Oversee Supplier Performance: Take charge of contract implementation and steer supplier interactions to ensure excellence and high performance.
- Collaborate with Teams: Work hand-in-hand with various business units to fine-tune our scope of work and/or specifications, ensuring we meet and exceed company goals.
- Market Insight Guru: Leverage your understanding of market dynamics, labor trends, and rates to make data-driven decisions that support our needs.
- Utilize Advanced Tools: Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and sealed bids to ensure our procurement process is efficient and effective.
- Resolve Challenges: Address operational, quality, service, supply, and invoicing issues swiftly, ensuring that our suppliers meet our high standards.
- Measure Success: Use your analytical skills to calculate and report accomplishments, showcasing your impact on the business.
- Negotiate Like a Pro: Evaluate and select suppliers based on superior quality, service, cost, and capability, ensuring we achieve competitive pricing and significant savings.
- Build Strong Partnerships: Engage with suppliers to resolve issues proactively and maintain fruitful relationships.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Chemistry, Sciences, Supply Chain required or equivalent years of experience buying raw materials and/or contract manufacturing buying experience.
- Project Management experience.
- Strong preference for candidates with relevant commodity knowledge.
- Six sigma experience is a plus
- CPSM certification is a plus
What You Bring:
- A passion for procurement and supplier management.
- A knack for analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities.
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills that inspire confidence.
- A commitment to high ethical standards in all business dealings.
- An ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Why Join Us? We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. In your role as Senior Buyer & Category Manager, you will not only contribute to our procurement strategies; you will lead initiatives that shape our company's future. If you're ready to embrace challenges and take the procurement world by storm, we want you on our team!
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