Category Specialist (Procurement)

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

• Responsible for sourcing activities for indirect and packaging materials.
• Develop strategic sourcing For indirect area such as developing efficiency for small items, developing market price analysis and developing TCO (Total Cost Ownership)
• Define sourcing strategies for simple categories at the local and regional level, and executes defined globally strategies locally or regionally.
• Lead the sourcing activities on purchasing services, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.
• Responsible on supplier performance review and feedback to vendor
• Build and maintain strong relationship with stakeholders and vendors. Maintains close communication with users, stakeholders in the region.
• Contract management and negotiation of sourcing categories.
• Provide market intelligence analysis and accurate data to stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement/sourcing, strategic in manufacturing area will be preferred
• Experience in handling indirect material & packaging material
• Able to communicate clearly in English (spoken and written)

• Strategic sourcing, contract management and category management capability (especially indirect spending)
• Strong analytical skills: cost breakdown and benchmarking
• Negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Ability to perform technical review of specifications and recommend fit‑for‑purpose options

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Social and health insurance
• Access to Training and Development