Buyer Aligned- Procurement

Responsibilities

• Leads evaluation and selection of suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost and capability.
• Analyzes business requirements and identifies reliable suppliers to meet business requirements.
• Participates in the development of sourcing strategies.
• Looks for productivity gains, which may include working with Improvement Leaders and Service Center personnel.
• Looks for alternative sources, through individual research, and working with other Buyers, Sr. Buyers, and Executive Buyers.
• Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; involved with resolving operational issues.
• Documents issues for quality, service, safety and supply (into the Sourcing quality database) and resolve issues with suppliers.
• Identifies and drives continuous improvement.
• Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance and interaction.
• Participate in Core Strategy Teams for materials and services in the Efficiency and/or Essential Quadrants.
• Negotiates and delivers savings to meet business requirements and S&L objectives.
• Understands market dynamics, labor rates/market rates, etc. that may impact buy.
• Uses Auction Tools, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and/or sealed bids.
• Create leveraged agreements as appropriate.
• Calculates and reports accomplishments in all appropriate systems.
  

Experience And Qualification

• A graduation with preferred focus on procurement, and/or equivalent work experience preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or certification must be obtained within the first 12-24 months) preferred
• 5+ Years, Sourcing work experience Mandatory
• Commodity knowledge preferred
  

Skill Requirements

• Commitment to the DuPont Core Values: Safety & Health, Environmental Stewardship, Respect for People and Highest Ethical Behavior.
• Candidates must have strong client engagement skills and possess very strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with the varying tasks and demands in this role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, embraces and adapts to change, flexible and has a positive attitude.
• Able to work with cross function teams
• Analytical skills are required to interpret data and develop savings/improvement opportunities.
• Candidates must possess strong computer (Word, Excel, Power point, Lotus Notes) capability.
• Candidates must possess the ability to listen as well as communicate information in a clear, courteous, concise and logical manner.
• Ready to Work any Shift
  

KEY CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communicating with Impact - Expressing thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a clear, succinct, and compelling manner in both individual and group situations; adjusting language to capture the attention of the audience.
• Analysis and Judgment - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Engagement - Demonstrating a willingness to actively commit to one’s work and to invest one’s time, talent, and best efforts to accomplish organizational goals.
• Managing for Productivity - Establishing courses of action for self to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
  

KEY S&L FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES(MANDATORY)

• Negotiation Skills - Persuades suppliers and clients to reach mutually beneficial agreements and influences important outcomes.
• S&L Processes/Systems - Applies S&L functional processes (e.g., BRRP) and system technologies (e.g., SRM, e-Contracts, e-Catalogues SAP) to develop and execute competitive sourcing solutions that accelerate delivery for maximum business results.