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.
Louis Dreyfus Company is looking for a Buyer, Industry operations
goods and services to strengthen their EMEA procurement team. Such
spend categories includes spare parts, maintenance services,
cleaning, equipment and other indirect industrial asset related
expenditures.
The Buyer role will be responsible for procurement activities to
support the production activities in plant operations within the
region with an initial focus on Germany. This role involves
managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and
ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality raw materials to meet
production demands.
The Buyer will be responsible for the following activities
Perform Simple and Tactical sourcing : analyze past purchases,
support other departments articulating specifications, analyze
suppliers market, prepare and issue Request for Quotations /
Proposals, analyze offers, negotiate, select suppliers and contract
for various spend categories, under the guidance of more senior
procurement colleagues.
Process Purchase Requests to Purchase Orders : convert Purchase
Requests submitted by internal requesters into Purchase Orders
towards suppliers based on the appropriate terms and conditions as
per contracts negotiated by colleagues or to be negotiated by the
buying team under guidance. This shall include managing the
required master data (material & services, counterparts) and
other underlying processes to enable such PR to PO conversion and
act as a key users to end users for systems involved (SAP, Ariba,
EBX). Such POs may be intercompany.
Follow up and expedite Purchase Orders : ensure the delivery in
time, quality and quantity of the various goods and services
ordered which includes, for critical supplies, tracking PO
confirmations and shipping notification. A specific attention shall
be given to the purchases critical to the plant operations. This
shall include some intercompany transactions and physical
flows.
Monitor Buying Chanel compliance : make sure the negotiated
contracts / catalogs and T&Cs of such contracts are properly
used by LDC on the plants. Monitor any deviation, suggest and
implement remediation plans once approved, and report to more
senior colleagues appropriately.
Resolve Purchase Order related issues and support claims management
: proactively support any type of issue in conjunction with the
purchases in scope. This shall include all natures of claims
related to any of the steps of the process, including but not
limited to deliveries and invoicing.
In addition, the Buyer will play a key role for Source to Contract
and Purchase to Pay processes proper implementation and governance
and as part of this role will act as a key user for LDC systems
supporting such processes towards the various roles involved in the
process on the Wittenberg plant (Requesters, Approvers, Account
Payable clerks).
Such systems include SAP S/4Hana (MM), Ariba (SLP, Sourcing,
Network) and EBX. LDC will provide initial and ongoing training for
the Buyer to master those systems as a (key) user.
As part of the role and within the EMEA procurement team, the Buyer
might be required to perform similar activities for other
categories and countries / assets within the region or other
procurement activities (strategic sourcing or procurement
excellence – process & system- related work).
Experience:
>5 years in procurement in large companies with a robust
Purchase To Pay (P2P) process,
Extensive experience of service delivery to internal and external
customers, working with ERPs (ideally SAP MM).
Relevant experience in direct / raw material buying operations
including simple / tactical sourcing (including contract
negotiation) and PO execution monitoring and troubleshooting.
Nice to have : experience in agro and food industry, some
familiarity with food ingredient production process and related
procurement framework and constraints.
Education:
Business Administration, a minor in procurement or supply chain
management will be a nice to have.
Languages:
German - fluent written and spoken is a MUST HAVE
English - fluent written and spoken is a MUST HAVE
Systems:
Experience with a P2P system is a must have
Experience with an ERP, ideally SAP (ECC or S/4Hana) is a nice to
have
Experience with an eProcurement solution (ideally SAP Ariba) is a
nice to have
Other technical and functional skills:
Solid knowledge on established Procurement / Finance business
processes & technologies, P2P process on ERP/SAP, some sourcing
skills will be a plus
Mastering of P2P and ERP usage: Advanced- must become over the time
the owner of such process / activities for LDC in the country
within and outside the function
Communication and Collaboration : Advanced - must be able to
interact efficiently within various dimensions of the organization,
including on remote location
Procurement and Negotiation skills : Advanced
Customer focus: Advanced – must be capable to understand the
business needs of internal clients, drive understanding and support
of Purch Admin process and shared service organization, propose
win-win business solutions.
Process Driven: Advanced - must be able to master P2P process and
to improve it when necessary
Analytical thinking: Intermediate - Must be able to analyze a
situation and then identify and evaluate possible solutions (turn
complex situations into simple things)
Team player: Advanced - Has to be able to act collectively and
collaboratively
Auditing awareness & skills: Basic - Needs to be know the
existence of the auditing process, and act accordingly.
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.
Our Benefits
25 annual paid leave
Flexible working hours
Food vouchers
Transportation allowance
Additional medical & dental insurance
Life insurance
Sports card with 90/10 coverage
Various learning & development opportunities
Yearly performance evaluation plans
Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
Team buildings & social events
Employee Referral Program