Associate Category Manager

2350-The Chemours Company FC, LLC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,544 - 172,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Chemours Company FC, LLC is seeking a Buyer for Contracted Construction and Maintenance Services located in Wilmington, DE. The role involves leading sourcing and procurement for construction services and contractor labor, ensuring compliance with company policies, and driving supplier performance.

The successful candidate will need a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of procurement experience, including 3 years in construction or capital projects. Key benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages, and a company-paid volunteer day.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, with 3+ years supporting construction, facilities, maintenance, or capital project categories.
• Experience sourcing contractors or engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement of construction services and materials.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and pricing.
• Monitor and drive supplier performance across safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and engineering teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Performance Management

Sourcing Strategy Development

Market Intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Contracted Construction and Maintenance Services (CCMS) Buyer is a hybrid position located in Wilmington, DE, reporting to the Procurement Manager, Site Services. This role drives sourcing excellence, strengthens supplier performance, and ensures reliable and cost-effective execution of construction, maintenance, and turnaround activities across multiple manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement of construction services, contractor labor, and materials, including execution of RFx processes and bid evaluations.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction, maintenance, and turnaround (TAR) activities aligned to business priorities.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to deliver optimal value and mitigate risk.
• Monitor and drive supplier performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery while resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, engineering, finance, legal, and project teams to support planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Identify and deliver cost savings through competitive bidding, value engineering, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements while managing commercial and operational risks.
• Leverage market intelligence, benchmarking, and data analytics to monitor trends, improve performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years supporting construction, facilities, maintenance, or capital project categories.
• Experience sourcing contractors, engineering services, or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction).
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in the chemical industry or a site‑based operating environment.
• Experience with capital projects or facility operations.
• Knowledge of legal terms in construction contracts (e.g., indemnity, liability, change orders).
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company‑paid Volunteer Day

Pay Range (in local currency): $110,544.00 - $172,725.00

EEO Statement

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.