Sourcing Specialist

Louis Dreyfus Company • Kansas City, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for sourcing services, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms. The role involves defining and executing sourcing strategies, building vendor relationships, contract management, and providing market intelligence. The specialist will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and utilize procurement software to ensure compliance and drive cost savings.

Requirements

• High School Education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, specifically in sourcing for industrial facilities.
• 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.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Results driven.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office suite (advanced skill set).
• Excellent organization and follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Multicultural and global interacting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define sourcing strategies for local/regional simple categories.
• Executes sourcing strategies locally following the global defined strategies.
• 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.
• Contract management and negotiation of sourcing categories.
• Provide market intelligence analysis and accurate data to stakeholders.
• 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.
• Utilize SAP and Ariba for procurement processes, including sourcing, contracts, invoicing, and supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices in procurement.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED