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Senior Procurement Specialist – COE

The Chemours Company, Wilmington, DE, United States


Senior Procurement Specialist – COE
This position will be available at the Chemours Corporate Headquarters in Wilmington, DE and will report directly to the Procurement Manager, COE.

This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of procurement analytics, compliance monitoring, and contract management systems, advancing digital transformation and operational effectiveness, and supporting strategic initiatives and procurement Center of Excellence projects in alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Digital Enablement & Analytics

Act as Product Owner for procurement analytics solutions, including savings reporting, KPI scorecards, and transformation dashboards

Support AI, automation, and advanced analytics initiatives within Procurement

Governance, Compliance & Controls

Oversee procurement compliance KPIs and monitoring processes

Lead or support compliance initiatives related to non‑PO payments, travel, and procurement policies

Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and controls are reviewed, updated, and effectively monitored

Procurement Systems & Platform Ownership

Act as Business Process Owner for Procurement Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools, including access management, user enablement, continuous improvement, and upgrade coordination

Ensure data hygiene, execution controls, and system governance standards are maintained

Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

Support procurement participation in enterprise transformation programs and workstreams

Lead or support procurement‑related initiatives such as market intelligence, digital strategy, design and maintenance of procurement SharePoint/intranet site, and operational excellence programs

Build value cases, monitor execution, and report progress and outcomes to procurement leadership

Other CoE Initiatives

Execute other CoE initiatives as assigned by leadership

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, supply chain or engineering, or 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree

3-5+ years of experience in procurement operations, governance, or center‑of‑excellence (CoE) environments

Proficient data and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Advanced Excel skills, Outlook, Explorer), ARIBA, SAP/Oracle, and Power BI

Strong problem solving and analytical skills; skills in attention to detail and accuracy

Exhibits strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Strong stakeholder management and relationship management abilities

Maintains a service‑oriented attitude and keen focus on the voice of the customer

Ability to prioritize numerous initiatives simultaneously and work independently

Detail‑oriented, but still able to work towards larger strategic goals

Comfortable with manipulating large swaths of data and developing insights

Develop expertise in different aspects of procurement operations and being able to switch assignments across different operations initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Good understanding / working knowledge of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools such as Sirion, Ariba CLM, etc.

Keenness to self‑learn and stay abreast of various developments in the procurement operations space (S2P, Compliance, etc.)

Experience in SOX/Compliance/Internal Control programs, ideally within S2P, procurement and supply chain management

Possesses a Quality mind‑set, and a passion for continuous improvement and knack for technology and systems

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): $97,843.00 - $152,880.00

Chemours Level: 25

Annual Bonus Target: 8%

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.

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.

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