At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work 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. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers (https://careers.dupont.com/us/en/whyjoinus) **Job Summary** We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Procurement Supplier Relationship Leader. This role is pivotal in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of our supplier interaction. You are an experienced and seasoned Sourcing professional with a passion for development. You will work closely with Category Managers and business teams to elevate supplier engagement through coaching, development, and the integration of market-leading practices. You will report directly to the Chief Procurement Officer. Team members work onsite 3 days a week and 2 days remote. Candidates should live within a commutable distance to the corporate site. **Primary Duties & Responsibilities** + Develop strategies on suppliers based on the category strategies. + Define actions to maximize value through supplier interaction & innovation. + Coach & mentor the Buyer-team in developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure the highest quality of goods and services. + Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans as necessary. + Collaborate with category & business teams to ensure alignment of supplier capabilities with company needs. + Manage supplier evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with company standards. + Resolve any issues or disputes that arise with suppliers in a timely and effective manner. + Identify and mitigate risks associated with the specific suppliers. + Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve supplier management processes. **Education & Experience** Required: + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. + Minimum of 15 years of experience in supplier relationship management or procurement in multinational companies, preferably operating in Specialty Materials markets. + Strong negotiation and communication skills. + People leadership experience + Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Passion to develop and coaching team members + Ability to effectively work in a matrix structure. + Previous experience managing a global team Preferred: + Master’s Degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. \#LI-EH1 Join our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us! On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, 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. _* 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.S. 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 (http://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-announces-plan-to-separate-into-three-independent-publicly-traded-companies.html) ._ 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 (http://www.dupont.com/global-links/accessibility.html) . DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits) .