Manager, Procure to Pay Productivity and Project Management Americas

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it you have experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets 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 are just starting your career or bringing years of experience there is 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.

Location: Guadalajara

Workplace type: Hybrid

Ingredion is seeking a Manager Procure to Pay Productivity and Project Management to lead cross-functional project management and governance for all Procure to Pay activities in our Guadalajara and Tulsa locations supporting primarily the Americas region. Your expertise will help execute the Procure to Pay strategy ensuring high-quality service delivery to suppliers and internal stakeholders aligned with Ingredions Customer Experience commitments: responsive empathetic proactive and innovative.

As a Manager Procure to Pay Productivity and Project Management you will drive project management continuous improvement and digital enablement initiatives within the Procure to Pay teams to enhance timeliness accuracy productivity and efficiency.

This role reports indirectly to the Senior Manager Americas Procure to Pay and serves as a point of escalation for troubleshooting and resolving project-related issues.

What will you do:

• Lead Procure to Pay project management activities across multiple complex projects/programs simultaneously ensuring delivery of targeted results.
• Apply effective project management methodologies across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Oversee productivity initiatives process improvements and digital enablement activities to drive efficiency and mitigate business risks.
• Collaborate with key business partners and report on project status risks and enhancements.
• Support global Procure to Pay operations with documentation policy development and compliance (including SOX).
• Coach and develop team members assess training needs and promote career growth within the Procure to Pay organization.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in a business-related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the Procure to Pay value chain including at least 2 years in project management or a supervisory role.
• Advanced knowledge of Procure to Pay policies procedures and controls.
• Strong systems knowledge and passion for technology integration to automate processes.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

Who you are:

• A proactive hands-on leader with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Highly organized structured and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilient and adaptable with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Collaborative and customer-focused committed to delivering superior service and driving continuous improvement.

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
• Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel.

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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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