Sourcing Specialist

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

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

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

This position can sit in Kansas City, MO, Upper Sandusky, OH or Claypool IN. 

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:

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

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

Equipment Used

• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax

Working Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.  Requires travel to Company field locations, subject to requirements and management guidance. Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies. 

Employee Supervision

• No supervisory responsibility.

Decision Making/Accountability

• Confident, autonomous self-starter.  Comfortable performing multifunctional tasks while achieving desired results.  Attentive to details and organized.  Energetic, enthusiastic, responsible and positive,