AMEA Direct Procurement Specialist
Core
Execute regional Direct Procurement operations across Growers Commercial, Parent Production, Logistics, Production Services, and Non-Seeds & Discards categories to ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing and supplier management.
Role type
Senior Direct Procurement Specialist (Regional Execution)
Builds
Regional sourcing execution, supplier contracts, and operational governance for agricultural inputs and services.
Domain
Agribusiness / Agricultural Inputs / Production Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> procurement operations & supplier contracts
Required skills
End-to-end sourcing execution, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, compliance management, SAP proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, data reporting, risk identification.
Preferred skills
Experience in agribusiness or agricultural inputs, multi-regional/matrix environment experience, strategic sourcing project participation.
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office, Sourcing Platforms
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships across assigned categories; translate global category strategies into regional operational actions; monitor supplier performance against KPIs and escalate issues; ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls; track and report regional spend, volume, and performance data; coordinate with global Category Managers and regional operations teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC