Procurement- Sourcing Specialist

Upper Sandusky, OH, United States of America

Job Reference JR0089316

Professional Areas Procurement & Supply Chain

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.

*** 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.

• 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.

• High School Education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, specifically in sourcing for industrial facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• 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
• 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.

• 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)

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