Ingredion
ProcurementOperationsSpecialist
“Procurement Operations Specialist at Ingredion. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Assure supply of raw materials, chemicals, packaging and MRO (goods and services) & CAPEX for the APAC plants. service delivery to all Ingredion’s regional and global teams, such as operations, supply chain and commercial for procurement related assuring proper compliance with Ingredion’s policies”
What You'll Achieve.
assure supply of raw materials, chemicals, packaging and MRO (goods and services) & CAPEX for the APAC plants; assure supply; guarantee vendor service levels; fully align procurement processes; guarantee procurement best practices; leverage cost efficiency among plants
Industry & Context.
ability to make sound decisions in complex or ambiguous situations
Ability to travel domestically
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Experience in procurement, preferably across direct and indirect categories, knowledge of RFI/RFP processes, cost–benefit analysis, and cost breakdowns, Highly analytical, with negotiation skills and the ability to make sound decisions in complex or ambiguous situations, Proven ability to build stakeholder and supplier relationships, Excellent written and spoken English, High proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems such as SAP, organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, Self‑motivated with a proactive, can‑do mindset, Ability to travel domestically
What You'll Do.
Assure supply of raw materials
packaging and MRO (goods and services) & CAPEX for the APAC plants
service delivery to all Ingredion’s regional and global teams
supply chain and commercial for procurement related assuring proper compliance with Ingredion’s policies and procedures
Assure supply of raw materials
packaging and MRO for our manufacturing facilities through demand planning activities to properly allocate volume with our supplier mix
Partner with S&OP to analyze and share forecast
scheduling with preferred vendors to guarantee demand visibility and set up actions towards risk mitigation of supply
Leverage cost efficiency through long term strategy agreements and deliver cost savings/avoidance within plants
Develop and maintain Supplier Relationship Management programs to assure supply and guarantee vendor service levels
Partner with operations and supply chain stakeholders to set specific scope of works and item specifications in order to fully align procurement processes and guarantee procurement best practices
Participate on plant’s leadership activities
such as projects and staff meetings to identify needs and properly communicate risks and opportunities from the procurement standpoint
Partner with APAC COE to identify
execute and consolidate standardization opportunities to leverage cost efficiency among plants
Ensure company policies and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to the Procurement Process
and successfully interpret analytic insights
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Country Leadership, APAC Category and COE teams; Partner with S&OP; Partner with operations and supply chain stakeholders; Participate on plant’s leadership activities, such as projects and staff meetings; Partner with APAC COE
Communication Scope
Excellent written and spoken English
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