Senior Buyer / Category Manager

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Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Procurement?

Join our innovative team as a Senior Buyer & Category Manager and unleash your potential! If you are passionate about strategic sourcing and want to make a significant impact in the world of procurement, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to stand at the forefront of our global sourcing strategies and drive excellence.

Position Objective:
As a Senior Buyer & Category Manager, you won't just fill orders; you will cultivate, analyze market dynamics, and craft strategic sourcing initiatives that align with our business vision. Be the game-changer who transforms our procurement processes and drives meaningful results!

* Please note - The hiring location for this position is DuPont Corporate headquarters, Chestnut Run Plaza office in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Relocation will not be provided for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the Leader in Supplier Relations: Act as the main communication hub for our suppliers, ensuring collaboration and alignment on initiatives that matter.
• Become a Market Insights Expert: Dive deep into supply market facts and trends to extract valuable insights that will guide our sourcing strategies.
• Design Cutting-Edge Sourcing Strategies: Collaborate with our global teams to tailor sourcing strategies that meet diverse business needs, driving efficiency and savings across the board.
• Master Analytical Tools: Utilize your expertise in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Economic Value to the Customer (EVC), and Net Present Value (NPV) analyses to pave the way for informed decision-making.
• Champion RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Take charge of designing and executing Requests for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotation (RFQs), leading the way in supplier negotiations and securing optimal terms.
• Implement Game-Changing Strategies Globally: Partner with teams around the world to implement innovative buy strategies that resonate across regions and drive consistent results.
• Deliver Remarkable Outcomes: Leverage your problem-solving prowess to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that drive success.
• Communicate with Impact: Use your exceptional communication and influencing skills to inspire collaboration and make strategic decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Sciences, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of proven experience in procurement, with a flair for sourcing excellence.
• A Project Management certification is a major plus!
• Six sigma experience is a plus
• CPSM certification is a plus

What You Bring:

• A passion for sourcing with a strong grasp of buying categories and supplier management.
• An analytical mindset that turns numbers into strategic insights.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects with agility and adapt plans on-the-fly.
• A commitment to high ethical standards and integrity in all dealings.

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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