About Ingredion: 

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. 

Director, Agribusiness Supply Brazil

Lead. Influence. Transform.

Location: Mogi Guaçu or São Paulo                             

Reports to: VP of Agribusiness LATAM

Direct reports: 7               

Workplace type: Hybrid – 3x per week at the office

📌 Function: Corn & Grain Supply

As Director, Agribusiness Supply, you will lead the strategy, execution and transformation of grain procurement in Brazil, with a primary focus on corn. This role plays a critical part in business results and part of the Brazil Business Leadership Team.

Your role will be:

• Own the Brazil grains procurement strategy, ensuring competitive cost, supply security and long-term value creation for the business.
• Lead a high-impact organization responsible for one of the largest cost components in Brazil, balancing market volatility, risk management and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with Operations, Finance and Commercial teams, influencing decisions across P&L, logistics strategy, hedging and capital deployment.
• Drive transformation and innovation across sourcing, logistics, supplier models and ways of working.
• Develop and empower a growing leadership team, strengthening autonomy, financial acumen and decision-making capability.
• Represent the function at executive level, contributing to strategic discussions beyond procurement and shaping the broader Brazil business agenda.

Your profile needs these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Agribusiness or related fields.
• Strong experience in agribusiness, supply chain, procurement, origination, trading or commodities logistics.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in matrix organizations.
• Experience managing significant costs, P&L exposure and business risk.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English. Spanish is desirable.

You’ll need these skills to be successful.

• You will make decisions that shape one of the most critical value and cost drivers of the Brazil business.
• You will empower a growing team, strengthening autonomy, capability and a collaborative culture.
• We look for leaders with curiosity and growth mindset — people who are eager to learn, evolve and create impact in the business.

We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. If you bring relevant experience, curiosity and leadership potential, we encourage you to apply.​

Ingredion Total Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes salary, incentives, health, retirement, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.
 

• Medical and dental plan
• Company car
• Bonus
• On-site restaurant
• Food allowance
• Private pension
• Gympass
• Discounts on medications
• And other amazing benefits.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

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