Capex Procurement Specialist

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading company in the marketing and transformation of agricultural products. Our activities span the entire value chain, from farm to table, through a wide range of business lines. We leverage our global reach and extensive network of assets to serve our customers and consumers worldwide. Structured as a matrix organization with six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

• Receive purchase requisitions to correctly identify the needs of our internal clients.
• Analyze each requisition to determine whether it involves the purchase of an item or a service, and request quotes from potential suppliers using the Ariba tool.
• Analyze and evaluate the received quotes based on user specifications for each requisition, verifying brand, price, warranty, and delivery time.
• Ensure the correct generation of purchase orders in SAP, verify their accuracy, and ensure that the assigned supplier receives them.
• Follow up until the purchased items are delivered, verified, and accepted by the users.
• Address supplier and internal client complaints, returns, etc.
• Identify alternative suppliers.
• Generate local, regional, or global CAPEX contracts or purchases.
• Negotiate with suppliers. Develop them in terms of quality, costs, and service.
• Participate in the formulation of objectives, strategies, and policies for the department.
• Keep the department's management indicators updated.

Qualifications

• Graduates or soon-to-be graduates in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
• More than 7 years of experience in the Purchasing area, specifically over 4 years in investment project purchasing.
• Flexibility to travel frequently.
• Advanced knowledge of English.
• Experience in team leadership is a plus.

Additional Information

• Strong organizational and information analysis skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship management with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Skilled in negotiation strategies.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI, ARIBA, Planview, and EBX is highly valued.