GLOBAL PROCUREMENT BUYER EMEA (M/F/D)

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Why Join Us | DuPont Careers We are looking for a motivated and talented Buyer to develop and execute category strategies & projects that deliver business value.
I n this role you will be responsible for one or more categories primarily in the Indirect Procurement buy space (MRO, Lab, Capex, Site & Maitenance Services, FS&RE, Environmental, Mechanical or Electrical & Instrumentation) at regional (EMEA) or global level.
The role will include responsibility for year over year cost savings,  continuous improvements in working capital and collaborating with suppliers to support DuPont and Global Procurement objectives on supplier innovation, sustainability and supplier diversity.
Key Responsibilities.
Develops and/or implements category strategies for EMEA in support of the global strategy Negotiates supply contracts within the assigned Indirect portfolio to achieve savings Identifies and leads TCO improvement initiatives in close collaboration with the business.
Leads timely resolution of structural issues related to Indirect supply including risk management, performs root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to avoid future incidence.
Leads supplier relationship management initiatives for key Indirect suppliers, including supplier performance assessments using key performance indicators.
Gathers voice of the customer data periodically and incorporates into category strategy and contract negotiations.
Supports actively DuPont and Global Procurement objectives on supplier innovation, sustainability and supplier diversity.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Self- starter with high learning capability Demonstrated ability to deliver results Strong Negotiation skills Proficient knowledge of  Procurement related processes & policies Experience or affinity with Indirect categories Strong problem solving and analytic skills.
Strong influence & communication skills (verbal, interpersonal, and written) Team player Highest ethical standards High agility Candidate Profile Bachelor or master's degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Economics or Supply Chain Minimum 3-5 years relevant procurement  or supply chain experience Solid proven experience in negotiation (including terms & conditions) Proficient knowledge of Indirect Procurement categories Experience with project management & data analytics tools (Six Sigma, Lean, Excel, Power BI) Fluent in English is a must (written and spoken).
German and French a plus.
CPSM certified is a plus #LI-DK1 Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us! On May , we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders.
On January , we announced that we are targeting November , for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the "Intended Electronics Separation")*.
We also announced that we would retain the Water business.
We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business.
We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.
(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.
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Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont's announcement.
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