Category Manager

2 months ago

Wilmington, Delaware, United States Dupont Full time

At DuPont, we are working 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.

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

We are looking for a global Raw Materials &/or Contract Manufacturing Services Category Manager to be based in North America. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans/strategy for assigned Water & Protection Raw Materials and Contract Manufacturing to improve competitive position and achieve business goals. You will collaborate with business leaders in the establishment and execution of sourcing strategies and drive continuous improvement in the contractual relationship with suppliers.

Please note this is a hybrid role. Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the corporate site and are expected to work 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with business units and other supporting functions to fully understand business needs and develop/select reliable suppliers to deliver high-quality products at the lowest total cost to DuPont.
  • Analyze, understand, and interpret market dynamics and drivers, supplier capability and constraints, quantity leverage, regional regulations, and best sourcing practices to develop and implement category management strategies and achieve long-term competitive advantages for the business.
  • Effectively utilize Global Procurement processes, procedures, and tools to achieve Procurement functional goals and corporate governance requirements while delivering business needs.
  • Develop, negotiate, implement, and manage supply agreements, focusing on DuPont demand forecast and critical growth objectives, quality, responsible care, regulatory and supply chain requirements, and industry supply/demand dynamics to optimize sourcing strategy.
  • Manage supplier performance in coordination with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other functions to ensure suppliers deliver high performance levels at or exceeding expectations.
  • Develop Supplier Relationship Management plans for critical suppliers to instill continuous improvement approach, maximize value generation, and minimize supply risk.

Your Qualification Profile:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field is required.
  • 5+ years of sourcing, manufacturing, operations, R&D (chemical), or business/commercial experience with progressive increases in responsibility and contribution is required.
  • Strong negotiation skills, communication, and relationship skills (internal clients, external suppliers), high degree of competency in data and value analysis, combined with excellent IT skills, good understanding of legal fundamentals (as relates to contracts), high level of understanding of supply chain fundamentals and the integration with Sourcing, good understanding of finance fundamentals, high ethical standards, and good understanding of regulatory requirements.
  • Periodic domestic and international travel may be required.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

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