Corteva
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
No sponsorshipDetected 19 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementSAPSupply ChainProcurementRecruitingHRCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- At Corteva Agriscience, you will help shape the future of agriculture through innovation, technology, and a people-first culture.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement priorities.
- Lead strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier evaluations, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract strategy.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, performance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with senior business leaders to provide market insights, commercial recommendations, and sourcing expertise.
- Drive value creation through analytics, digital procurement tools, AI-enabled capabilities, and process improvements.
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team while supporting enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Partner with global procurement leaders to identify opportunities for category harmonization, supplier consolidation, best practice sharing, and enterprise-wide value creation.
- Lead a team of 2-3 individuals reporting directly / indirectly
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management within a global organization.
- Strong expertise in supplier management, negotiations, category strategy, and value creation.
- Experience influencing executive stakeholders within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, or similar systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Experience managing categories such as HR Services, Professional Services, Corporate Travel, Legal Services, Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, or similar corporate services.
- Proven success leading and developing teams.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field
Compensation
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Benefits
- 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
Company info
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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