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Capital Procurement Manager
- Corteva Agriscience (Des Moines, IA)
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Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Capital Procurement Manager to join our Capital Procurement team in Johnston, IA or Indianapolis, IN.
Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
In this role, you will have responsibility and accountability for supporting the development, deployment and tactical execution of the North American Capital procurement strategy in support of approximately $115M annual spend.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Support the deployment and tactical execution of global procurement strategies for Capital in North America to achieve maximum value at the lowest total cost.
+ Drive cost models, RFx, supplier selection decisions, and contract negotiations.
+ Engage and align with internal stakeholders to develop project procurement strategies that deliver savings and growth aligned with the business, function, and regional objectives.
+ Drive supplier management by establishing key relationships and partnerships for the long term.
+ Engage with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, qualify, and develop new suppliers needed for competition and value delivery.
+ Drive rigorous category and supplier performance metrics.
+ Support and deliver process and policy simplification, governance, and compliance.
+ Be a continuous learner on the use of standard procurement processes, category management, Source-to-Pay, risk mitigation and category/supplier performance management.
+ Collaborate with other Procurement colleagues outside Capital to share best practices and procurement process improvement.
+ Manage all internal controls and contract-related aspects of Capital Procurement in North America.
+ Support other Procurement activities as directed by management.
Required Experience and Competencies:
+ BA/BS Degree with preferred focus on supply chain, operations, or engineering.
+ 3+ Years Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management experience in global organization. Previous experience in Capital or Hard Services commodity preferred.
+ Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM) or Lean / Six Sigma a plus.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP-Ariba, and Business Intelligence Systems.
+ Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, analytical, and time management skills.
+ Ability to work effectively in a cross functional environment, resolve conflict, and deliver required results.
+ Self-starter, self-driven, highly motivated, hands-on with attention to details on both the processes and results, ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
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Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
+ Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
+ Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
+ Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
+ Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
+ Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
+ Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
+ Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)
+ Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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