Strategic Buyer - Capital (6-10 years of experience)

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 Role Definition: The Capital Buyer leads the strategic sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, engineering services, and construction scope in support of major capital projects (new plants, expansions, upgrades, and turnarounds). The role partners closely with Procurement Commodity Team, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Finance to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to specification—while managing complex, high-value contracts and long-lead procurement. The incumbent balances total installed cost, schedule adherence, quality, and risk, acting as the commercial owner of capital spend across the project lifecycle from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through commissioning and closeout. Role Deliverables 1. Capital Sourcing Strategy & Project Alignment Develop and execute capital sourcing strategies aligned to project scope, schedule, and budget (aligned to stage-gate/FEL processes). Engage early in the project lifecycle (FEL 1–3) to influence Procurement & contracting strategy. Balance total installed cost (TIC) and total cost of ownership (TCO), not just purchase price. 2. Strategic Sourcing & Contracting Lead E2E sourcing for high-value capital packages: RFI/RFP/RFQ, technical-commercial bid evaluation, and award. Structure & negotiate complex contracts - lumpsum, reimbursable, unit-rate & hybrid models; balancing risk & value. Develop contracting strategies suited to project risk profile and market conditions. 3. Commercial Negotiation & Value Delivery Negotiate pricing, payment milestones, warranties, liquidated damages (LDs), retention, and performance guarantees. Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value engineering without compromising safety, quality, or schedule. Manage currency, escalation, and commodity-linked pricing in long-duration contracts. 4. Supplier & Contractor Management Qualify, evaluate, and manage OEMs, fabricators, EPC contractors, and engineering firms. Conduct capability, capacity, and financial-health assessments for critical vendors. Manage supplier performance through expediting, inspection, and progress monitoring across the delivery cycle. 5. Risk, Compliance & Governance Identify and mitigate schedule, quality, financial, and single-source risks on the critical path. Ensure compliance with capital approval (AFE) processes, delegation of authority, safety, and regulatory standards. 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting