The Associate Category is responsible for sourcing, negotiation, and managing suppliers providing construction and maintenance goods and services (e.g., engineering and facility services). This role supports cost, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery while partnering with project stakeholders to execute procurement strategies and purchase cost-effective materials.
The successful candidate will manage a spend portfolio across multiple manufacturing sites and support the development of procurement strategies with the business. The role evaluates and selects suppliers based on service, cost, quality, and capability to ensure competitive value aligned with market conditions. The buyer also helps resolve supplier quality, delivery, service, and invoicing issues, identifies trends, and drives continuous improvement.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
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
The following is required for this role
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
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
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
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency)
$110,544.00 - $172,725.00
Chemours Level
26
Annual Bonus Target
11%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
