Senior Global Category Manager - Raw Materials (m/f/d)

ppAt 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 /p pThis is a high-impact global leadership opportunity for a senior procurement professional who thrives at the intersection of market intelligence, strategic sourcing, and business value creation. As Senior Global Category Manager – Raw Materials, you will shape and lead the global category strategy for critical raw material portfolios, influencing cost competitiveness, supply resilience, sustainability, and long-term business advantage across the enterprise. The role requires an experienced category leader who can set direction, influence senior stakeholders, shape supplier markets, and convert procurement expertise into measurable business outcomes. /p h3In this role, you will: /h3 ul liOwn and lead global category strategy development and execution. /li liInfluence and align global category teams. /li liServe as subject matter expert for assigned categories. /li liLead major negotiations and strategic supplier partnerships. /li liDrive procurement opportunities to execution in close relationship with business leaders /li /ul pThis role holds enterprise-wide responsibility for cost leadership, supply continuity, risk mitigation, sustainability, and value delivery, with high visibility among senior stakeholders and a direct impact on global sourcing decisions. /p pThe Senior Global Category Manager – Raw Materials will report to the Global Strategic Procurement Director and partner closely with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, RD/Technology, Finance, and regional procurement teams worldwide. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liOwn and evolve multi-year global category strategies aligned to business priorities, delivering measurable value through cost transformation, risk mitigation, supply assurance, sustainability, and innovation. /li liBring world-class market intelligence to the organization by translating supply/demand dynamics, cost drivers, capacity trends, regulatory developments, and competitive insights into actionable sourcing strategies. /li liIdentify and unlock value creation opportunities through alternative materials, supplier innovation, technology-enabled solutions, and optimized sourcing models. /li liChallenge, influence, and co-create value with business senior leaders and executives in Supply Chain, Operations, RD/Technology, and Finance to reduce cost exposure, enable resilient supply, and align procurement strategy with enterprise priorities. /li liServe as the recognized subject matter expert for assigned categories, advising senior leadership through clear market briefings, strategic recommendations, and forward-looking risk and opportunity assessments. /li liLead global category teams through influence in a highly matrixed environment, aligning regional and functional stakeholders behind a common strategy and driving disciplined execution worldwide. /li liAct as the lead commercial negotiator for major raw materials and strategic supplier agreements, shaping outcomes on complex contracts with significant business impact. /li liLead global supplier relationship management programs that elevate performance, accelerate innovation, optimize total value, and strengthen strategic partnerships. /li liLead proactive risk reviews and mitigation strategies across the portfolio, leveraging dual sourcing, regional diversification, inventory strategies, and commercial levers to protect business continuity. /li liCollaborate with RD/Technology on material qualification, substitution, and innovation initiatives that enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and long-term growth. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 h3Core Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related sciences ideal, Materials Science, Business, or Supply Chain will also be considered /li li15+ years of progressive strategic procurement experience, including proven end-to-end ownership of complex raw materials, commodities, or direct materials categories in a global, matrixed organization. Candidates must bring demonstrated experience leading category strategy, supplier negotiations, business stakeholder alignment, and measurable value delivery at enterprise scale. /li liDeep expertise in global chemical raw material markets, including market dynamics, cost structures, supply chain models, and the external forces that shape category strategies. /li liDemonstrated success leading high-value commercial negotiations, complex contracting, and supplier strategies that delivered significant immediate and long-term value. /li liProven ability to advise, influence, and challenge Director, VP, and executive-level stakeholders using market intelligence, commercial insight, and data-driven recommendations. /li liA collaborative, resilient, and high-integrity leader who is comfortable operating with ambiguity, pressure, and executive visibility in a global matrix environment. /li /ul h3Additional Requirements /h3 ul liExperience leveraging digital procurement tools, analytics, and AI-enabled insights to strengthen decision-making and category performance. /li liProfessional certification such as CIPS, ISM, or equivalent is an advantage. /li /ul h3Key Competencies /h3 ul liStrategic category leadership and market expertise. /li liExecutive negotiation, contracting, and business acumen. /li liData-driven decision making and supply resilience. /li liCross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence. /li /ul pJoin our Talent Community to stay connected with us! /p pDuPont 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 the Accessibility Page for Contact Information. /p pDuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr