NA Senior Buyer - Trucking

This position is responsible for supporting Corteva operations in North America with sourcing, contract management and supplier management activities related to truck transportation services. Works with global Logistics Procurement and regional supply chain organizations to orchestrate sourcing events and to collaboratively select qualified suppliers. Leverages sourcing and procurement systems and tools to efficiently and effectively conduct sourcing activities. In addition to NA Trucking knowledge, it is beneficial to also have a broad knowledge of other logistics categories with primary focus on warehousing.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Understand business objectives and strategies, and aligns sourcing projects accordingly.

• Utilize the Strategic Sourcing Process and associated governance protocol for sourcing projects.

• Negotiate pricing, payment and delivery terms and execute contract agreements as appropriate.

• Know the truck transportation market drivers for the portfolio and manage accordingly.

• Appropriately use the company tools to efficiently run Sourcing projects.

• Work with functional and business partners to understand business requirements and align the sourcing strategy and implementation plans to implement Sourcing projects in the United States and Canada.

• Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators.

• Manage Supplier Relationships including the commercial relationship; resolution of escalated issues.

• Understand and practice appropriate work process governance and compliance.

• Looks for opportunities to support functional initiatives and improve productivity.

Critical Success Factors:

• Focus on value delivery and sustainable competitive advantage for the Business Partner.

• Ability to persuade others through effective communication skills.

• Openness to change in order to reduce inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations. 

• Utilization of data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities

• Strong knowledge/capability in logistics and supply chain.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum five years within a commercial, shared services, industrial/manufacturing, or engineering related job role.

• Experience in logistics (must have) or procurement roles.

• Work experience should include membership in dynamic, results oriented teams; work with multiple functions or businesses.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.