Strategic Buyer - Indirect
About the position 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. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers Job Summary As a Strategic Buyer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our sourcing strategy and strengthening the foundation of our business. This is more than procurement—it’s an opportunity to influence suppliers, drive meaningful cost savings, and partner with internal teams to deliver real operational value. If you enjoy negotiating, innovating, and building strong relationships, this role puts you at the center of it all. This is an onsite position in Wilmington, DE at our corporate site. Team members work 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Chemistry, Sciences, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in a similar global procurement or strategic sourcing role
- Proven experience in procurement and supplier management
- Project management experience
- Commodity knowledge in MRO, R&D, or related categories
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skill