Company Background:

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.

We bring the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better.

That’s our purpose. We are all IN to make life better!

Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people’s lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight our customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business.

If you are interested in making life better, we are all IN to learn more about you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion:

The chance to make a difference

No matter where you work in the company, you’ll have an opportunity to make life better… for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world.

Passionate people, motivated to excel

Our highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner’s Mindset.

A warm, welcoming environment

At Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day.

A place where you can grow personally and professionally

We believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements.

An environment that enables innovation and collaboration

We are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day.

The Procurement Execution Lead LATAM will be responsible for executing transactional procurement responsibilities. In addition, Procurement Execution Lead LATAM will execute tasks to monitor, report, and comply with core procurement policies as well as master data updates in accordance with established KPI/SLA. The Procurement Execution Lead LATAM will partner with Buyers supporting other regions share best practices, pool resources, and identify opportunities to enhance process, optimize spend, or reduce risk.

Core Responsibilities:

This role intends to combine transactional duties with strategic planning and leadership tasks to drive the procurement function forward.

Transactional tasks:

• Process Purchase Orders for MRP-generated, Non-MRP generated, services, CapEx, packaging and chemicals Purchase Requisitions. This may or may not include sourcing activities and/or managing critical purchases.
• Work to meet stablished KPI targets and getting involved on how to track, calculate, and report them.
• Create new Purchasing Information Records as well as maintain and update Purchasing Information records as directed. This may include massive requests.
• Perform and maintain centralized Source List in key Procurement systems. This may include massive requests.
• Conduct and field communications with suppliers for designated Purchase Orders to follow up for timely deliveries. This includes massive PO closure.
• Maintain supplier contact information updated in systems and stablish contact with VM to update vendor information when needed.
• Ensure key purchasing policies are adhered to.
• Liaise with Procurement Operations to resolve issues, risks, and dependencies related to Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Vendor Communications, and/or Vendor Invoices
• Work with AP to resolve issues related to invoices discrepancies.
• Liaise with other buyers to share best practices, identify process opportunities, and share resources.

Leadership and strategic tasks:

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects/initiatives within the team.
• Analyze data and proactively propose improvements.
• Assist buyers with issue resolution as a point of escalation.
• Mentor and guide peers with best practice support on all job-related functions.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related discipline
• Fluency in the language of the region they are working with (written and spoken) PORTUGUESSE
• 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and a significant leadership experience.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• SAP experience is a must.
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba a plus but not required.
• Be customer service driven and understand the cultural and economic nuances of the region.
• Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions, and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to communicate with a high degree of credibility internally across functional lines and externally with suppliers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team environment, build consensus and foster positive relationships.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving common goals.
• Adapt and remain flexible in dealing with different viewpoints and site differences. Effectively manage ambiguity.
• Be detail-oriented and measurement-driven.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing requests and priorities.
• Prior experience in a shared services environment is a plus.
• Ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects to improve procurement processes and systems.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements is a plus.
• Expertise in managing change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions and buy-in from stakeholders.
• Proficiency in analyzing procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement.

Relocation Available?        No

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

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.

Relocation Available:

No