Senior Global Category Manager – Corporate Services

About the role

DuPont is seeking a senior procurement leader to shape and lead global category strategies for Corporate Services. This high‑impact position will influence cost competitiveness, supplier performance and enterprise value across functions such as HR, Finance, Legal, Communications, Facilities and Travel.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and own multi‑year global category strategies aligned with business priorities, delivering cost transformation, spend control and innovation.
• Provide market insight, benchmarking and trend analysis to create actionable category strategies.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment to execute disciplined worldwide plans.
• Negotiate complex, high‑value supplier agreements and ensure contract compliance and governance.
• Manage global supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation and total value.
• Champion process simplification, digital enablement and data‑driven continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related field.
• 15+ years of procurement experience, including at least 5 years leading category management for Corporate Services in multinational settings.
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost reduction, demand management and supplier innovation.
• Strong financial, analytical and data‑driven decision‑making capabilities.
• Executive presence with the ability to advise and influence Director, VP and C‑level stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Complex negotiations and contract management.
• Supplier performance and risk management.
• Digital procurement tools and analytics.
• Financial analysis and cost modeling.