Ingredion
IndirectProcurementOperationsSpecialist
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“Indirect Procurement Operations Specialist at Ingredion. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Manage purchasing and supply activities across Capex, MRO, and Business Services categories.. Work with internal stakeholders, corporate teams, and suppliers to ensure clear specifications, aligned expectations, and effective execution in line with business objectives.”
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; ability to think strategically; build TCO-based business justifications; make informed decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5 years of experience in technical engineering purchasing and business services procurement., Knowledge of import processes, competitive bidding statutes, purchasing procedures, and contract review including key commercial terms and conditions., analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to think strategically, build TCO-based business justifications, and make informed decisions in complex or ambiguous situations., Good command of English and interpersonal skills for managing relationships with teams, internal customers, and suppliers., Comfortable using ERP and e-procurement systems such as SAP, along with MS Office and data analysis tools., Flexible, self-motivated, and able to adapt to changing priorities and working hours when business needs require.
Nice to Have
MBA is preferred.
What You'll Do.
Manage purchasing and supply activities across Capex
and Business Services categories.
Work with internal stakeholders
and suppliers to ensure clear specifications
and effective execution in line with business objectives.
Deliver value through cost savings
and working capital improvement while maintaining high standards of product and service quality.
Initiate contact with vendors to check supply and equipment availability
issue purchase orders
and follow up on invoices to support smooth operations.
Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives
ensuring planned outcomes are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
Define and enforce proactive procurement processes and policies
ensuring compliance and adherence to ethical sourcing standards.
Review and manage contracts within existing procurement frameworks and support special projects and ad hoc business requests under the guidance of the Procurement Supervisor.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Project Engineering, Process Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Administration, suppliers, and corporate procurement teams.; Work with internal stakeholders, corporate teams, and suppliers.; managing relationships with teams, internal customers, and suppliers.; A collaborative partner who builds trust and works effectively across functions, suppliers, and corporate stakeholders.
Communication Scope
Good command of English; interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
## About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. **Location: **Sikhiu **Workplace type:** On-site **Relocation available: **No As an **Indirect Procurement Operations Specialist,** you will manage the purchasing and supply of Capex, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and Business Services categories for plant operations in Thailand. You will work closely with Project Engineering, Process Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Administration, suppliers, and corporate procurement teams to ensure competitive cost, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery. This role is part of the TH Indirect Procurement Operations team and partners closely with the Senior Supervisor, Indirect Procurement Operations Thailand. ### ## What you will do: * Manage purchasing and supply activities across Capex, MRO, and Business Services categories, supporting an annual third-party spend of approximately USD 10 million. * Work with internal stakeholders, corporate teams, and suppliers to ensure clear specifications, aligned expectations, and effective execution in line with business objectives. * Deliver value through cost savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvement while maintaining high standards of product and service quality. * Initiate contact with vendors to check supply and equipment availability, issue purchase orders, and follow up on invoices to support smooth operations. * Lead and drive contin
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