What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer- Construction & Capital position at DuPont?
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Job Summary
Procurement professional experienced in developing and executing global category strategies and preparing, negotiating, managing, and coordinating agreements for Construction Services and Mechanical Equipment.
Leads the collaboration with business and functional leadership in the establishment and execution of contracts, sourcing projects & value creation strategies for the corporation.
Leads supplier relationship management initiatives for key MROCP suppliers. Identifies and drives continuous improvement & TCO opportunities. Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; leads resolution of operational issues.
This an onsite position with 2 days of remote work each week.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Required:
On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.
Job Summary
Procurement professional experienced in developing and executing global category strategies and preparing, negotiating, managing, and coordinating agreements for Construction Services and Mechanical Equipment.
Leads the collaboration with business and functional leadership in the establishment and execution of contracts, sourcing projects & value creation strategies for the corporation.
Leads supplier relationship management initiatives for key MROCP suppliers. Identifies and drives continuous improvement & TCO opportunities. Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; leads resolution of operational issues.
This an onsite position with 2 days of remote work each week.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Utilize category management levers and practices to develop and implement global category strategies
- Drive the use of traditional and advanced category strategies and sourcing tools to optimize the procurement process and add value
- Negotiate and execute contracts
- Negotiate and deliver cost savings to meet business requirements and procurement organization objectives
- Leads the collaboration with business and functional leadership in the establishment and execution of value creation strategies
- Establishes key performance indications and implement with strategic suppliers to drive improvements
- Gathers voice of the customer data periodically in incorporates into category strategy and contact negotiations
- Ensures timely resolution of issues related to MROCP supply issues and implements root cause analysis and corrections to avoid future incidence
Required:
- 3 years demonstrated procurement experience
- Knowledge of relevant MROC categories
- Experience in negotiating agreements/contracts with strong comprehension of legal and commercial terms
- Advanced Excel Skills and moderate experience in Microsoft Office products and SharePoint
- Strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics
- Knowledge of project management and Six Sigma methodologies preferred but not required
- Supply Chain, Business or related field
- CPSM certification
On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.
- The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.
