Procurement Manager - Australia

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. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

The Procurement Manager – Australia is responsible for driving the procurement for LDC Australian businesses. This includes formulating procurement strategy, developing centralisation/standardisation/optimisation projects, designing the regional procurement team structure and capabilities, and developing regional procurement policies and guidelines to align with LDC’s global procurement standards.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Identify, establish, and communicate the actions needed to implement the procurement function's strategy and business plan within Australia.
• Responsible for advocating the Procurement vision, and work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve business goals.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders on Insourcing and outsourcing model decision making processes to achieve business goals.
• Lead the Category Strategy Development to align to business goals and conduct Supplier Market Risk Assessment /Award Assessments.
• Develop Supplier Management and partnerships according to category strategy.
• Strategic cost management - work with cross-functional teams to establish total cost targets and measures and develop a cost saving roadmap.
• Work with multifunctional stakeholders to develop centralisation and standardisation opportunities.
• Partner with business stakeholders, transferring business needs to procurement solutions and influencing business stakeholders to incorporate sourcing strategies as part of decision-making processes.
• Work with multifunctional stakeholders to develop the procurement excellence program to improve sourcing efficiency, price and process.
• Lead complex procurement projects across BUs and multifunctional teams, including stakeholder management, critical paths, delivering these through strategic buying process.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team capabilities of the Procurement Function in Australia.

Education/Qualifications

• University Degree in Procurement/ Business / Engineering Degree
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) would be highly regarded

Experience

• At least 10+ years’ experience in procurement function
• Experience in establishing greenfield procurement strategies and leading procurement teams
• Proven experience in building, establishing and implementing a strategic sourcing framework
• Multicultural and Asia or global procurement / project management experience
• Cotton and/or Grain / and or Oilseed industry experience would be highly regarded

Knowledge/Skills

• Solid and excellent supplier management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• World-class negotiating skills with the ability to challenge the status quo
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Procurement system experience - SAP, Ariba, would be highly regarded

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.

We offer -

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

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