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