Louis Dreyfus Company
Sourcing Specialist
Kansas City, MO, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
NegotiationSAPSupply ChainProcurementContract ManagementCustomer SupportCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods.
- 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.
- Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions - Define sourcing strategies for local/regional simple categories.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
- LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives.
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Persuasive and tactful with vendors/employees while performing required functions and attaining company goals.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Excellent organization and follow-through skills
- Multicultural and global interacting experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 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)
Company info
- Requires travel to Company field locations, subject to requirements and management guidance.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
- Equal employment opportunity (EEO)
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