Logistics Buyer

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking the hiring of a Logistics Buyer to join our growing Procurement team. This HYBRID position is located at our Wilmington, DE location and reports directly to the Logistics Procurement Manager.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of logistics service providers across modes, in collaboration with the respective modal category manager. This role will support the development of procurement strategies in conjunction with the businesses. It will evaluate and select suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost and capability – ensuring competitive pricing and service versus industry trends and market place dynamics.

The buyer assists in resolving quality, service, supply and invoicing issues with suppliers, while also identifying trends and driving continuous improvement.

• Assist the Global Category Manager in developing the Logistics category strategies with a focus on the assigned subcategories of Ocean, Air, Road, and/or Rail

• Analyze freight spend and identify cost savings opportunities

• Support the Global Category Manager in strategic sourcing events

• Source and negotiate contracts with freight carriers and 3PL providers for mini-bids and spot quote opportunities

• Evaluate bids and proposals for transportation

• Support Supplier Performance Management activities including historical data maintenance, spend data analysis, setting KPI targets, monitoring compliance (legal and regulatory) and assessing supplier performance

• Drive optimal Total Cost of Ownership across categories while monitoring and measuring YOY Savings and Working Capital targets for respective categories

• Drive process improvements and resolve disputes through coordination with the suppliers and business representation

• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with both internal and external partners

• Maintain market intelligence and rate benchmark analysis on assigned subcategories of Ocean, Air, Road and/or Rail against industry standards

• Identify and mitigate supply risk, especially risks related to customs, tariffs, and single-sourced or critical services

• Use analytical tools to track shipment performance, lead times, and cost trends

• Assist Freight Payables team with investigating invoice issues and help drive systemic resolution

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field – or 6+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

• 3+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain

• 1+ year of experience in Procurement logistics

• Subject-matter expertise in international and domestic modes of transportation and related cost structures & basic contract terms

• Demonstrated skill in contract negotiation, business strategy and financial acumen

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Power BI

• Key competencies for the role include collaboration, communication, and driving results

• Experience…