Senior Project Buyer, Operating Materials and Services

DuPont

. Build and carry out sourcing strategies aligned with project scope, schedule and budget .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier management while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving cost savings. Proficient in utilizing tools like Power BI and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceContract NegotiationRFx ProcessesCPSM CertificationPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesContract StructuringCost SavingsMarket AnalysisBid EvaluationsSupplier Performance MonitoringRisk ManagementValue EngineeringProject AuditsCost Forecasting

Soft Skills

Advanced Negotiation SkillsClear CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityPrioritizationHigh Ethical Standards

Tools & Technologies

Power BIExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMPMP

Industry Keywords

OEM ManagementEPC ContractorsEngineering FirmsCapital Approval ProcessesRegulatory Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and carry out sourcing strategies aligned with project scope, schedule and budget
Engage early in project lifecycles to shape procurement and contracting decisions
Assign projects to other buyers based on buy type and team workload
Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, technical and commercial bid evaluations, and awards
Structure and negotiate lump-sum, reimbursable, unit-rate and hybrid contracts
Negotiate pricing, payment milestones, warranties, liquidated damages, retention and performance guarantees
Drive cost savings, cost avoidance and value engineering
Manage currency, escalation and commodity-linked pricing on long-duration contracts
Qualify, evaluate and manage OEMs, fabricators, EPC contractors and engineering firms
Monitor supplier performance through expediting, inspection and progress monitoring until delivery
Identify and reduce schedule, quality, financial and single-source risks
Ensure compliance with capital approval (AFE) processes, delegation of authority, safety rules and regulatory standards
Collaborate with Engineering, Business, Legal, Finance and Operations
Prepare executive-ready updates on capital commitments, savings, cash flow and procurement risk using Power BI and Excel
Support project audits, cost forecasting and closeout

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related technical field
5+ years of procurement experience
Hands-on experience with complex RFx processes, market analysis and creating business value
Track record of developing, implementing and managing complex contracts
Advanced negotiation skills and strong commercial judgment
Ability to communicate clearly and influence people without direct authority
Ability to manage several priorities in a fast-moving project environment
High ethical standards
CPSM and/or PMP certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities