Strategic Buyer

Dupont•Midland, MI

7d•$64,400 - $101,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Buyer owns a portfolio of spend for facility and site-based services and projects across the Americas, supporting safe and efficient site operations. The role implements existing category strategies and develops local or regional sourcing approaches where needed, in collaboration with the Category Manager. It is responsible for delivering cost and value targets, building supplier partnerships, maintaining continuity of supply, and positioning procurement as a strategic business partner. The position is onsite four days per week and remote one day per week, with travel of less than 10%. The role manages sourcing across facility categories including maintenance, repairs, janitorial, security, landscaping, utilities, and site services. DuPont describes its pay and benefits package as comprehensive. The stated annual pay range is $64,400 to $101,200.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Five years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience; manufacturing experience is described as ideal.
A track record of negotiation wins and measurable savings.
Working knowledge of contracting fundamentals and commercial terms.
Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa, or equivalent.
Strong analytical and Excel skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence without authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience in facility and site services.
Experience in contract manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Implement category strategy for assigned spend and develop local or regional sourcing approaches where no strategy exists.
Lead sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) from bid analysis through supplier selection, negotiation, and award.
Develop and manage an annual savings pipeline, deliver committed savings targets, and report progress.
Schedule RFx events in line with the savings pipeline and contract renewal calendar.
Identify value opportunities beyond price, including specification alignment, demand management, payment terms, logistics, and working capital.
Own or co-own key supplier engagement plans and lead their execution.
Conduct supplier business reviews covering performance, cost, risk, quality, and improvement opportunities; document results in call reports.
Hold suppliers accountable for quality, delivery, and service expectations, and drive corrective actions when needed.
Maintain accurate approved supplier lists in ERP and plant records.
Assess and document supply risks, including single-source and sole-source exposure.
Lead or support qualification of alternate suppliers with technical, quality, and manufacturing partners.
Escalate emerging supply, pricing, or capacity risks and develop mitigation plans.
Negotiate and execute agreements that meet company standards, including removing evergreen and auto-renewal terms.
Manage the contract renewal calendar and begin renegotiations well before contract expiration.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval thresholds, and internal controls.
Manage day-to-day buying activities, including purchase orders, price and lead-time maintenance, and resolving invoice or delivery issues.
Partner with LOB stakeholders, manufacturing, R&D, and finance to align sourcing decisions with business priorities and confirm financial impact.
Support new product introductions and specification changes by sourcing new materials and managing supplier transitions.
Work with facility management, operations, and site leadership to identify savings, reduce operational and supply risk, and align procurement with budgets and compliance requirements.
Lead sourcing strategies for facilities categories such as maintenance, repairs, janitorial, security, landscaping, utilities, and site services to improve cost, service levels, and supplier performance.