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Procurement- Sourcing Specialist

Procurement- Sourcing Specialist

Louis Dreyfus CompanyUpper Sandusky, OH, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

  • This position can work out of Kansas City, MO, Claypool IN, or Upper Sandusky, OH.

This position is responsible for sourcing services, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

  • Define sourcing strategies for local / regional simple categories. Executes sourcing strategies locally following the global defined strategies.
  • Lead the sourcing activities on purchasing services, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.
  • Build and maintain strong relationship with vendors. Responsible on supplier performance review and feedback to vendors
  • Contract management and negotiation of sourcing categories.
  • Provide market intelligence analysis and accurate data to stakeholders
  • Collaborate and maintain close communication with users and critical stakeholders like maintenance, production and engineering departments to understand their needs and provide timely procurement solutions.
  • Utilize SAP and Ariba for procurement processes, including sourcing, contracts, invoicing, and supplier management.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices in procurement.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
  • Qualifications

    Education / Professional Certifications / Licenses

    Basic qualification :

  • High School Education.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, specifically in sourcing for industrial facilities.
  • Preferred qualification :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (including any physical demands)

    Basic qualifications :

  • Knowledge of purchasing processes and workflows
  • Proficiency in SAP and Ariba.
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
  • Experience working with maintenance and engineering departments.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strategic and critical thinking skills
  • Results driven
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to read, interpret and administer contract specifications within the Procurement process
  • Ability to continuously improve in a team environment, working with Finance, Industry, Compliance and other relevant areas and other departments involved in the Source to Pay process
  • Ability to work under pressure with time constraints
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision with solid decision making skills related to the sourcing of Materials and Services with consideration given to Total Cost of Ownership.
  • Software knowledge : Microsoft Office suite (advanced skill set).
  • Excellent organization and follow-through skills
  • Multicultural and global interacting experience is preferred.
  • Additional Information

    Additional Information for the job

    What We Offer

    We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
  • Diversity & Inclusion

    LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

    LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

    Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

    Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Sustainability

    Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

    We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders : our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

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