Vice President, Global Procurement

About Ingredion:

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Location: Westchester IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

The Vice President Global Procurement will be responsible for the holistic management of Ingredions global spend for Chemicals Packaging CAPEX and Indirect which includes IT and Energy with an estimated spend of $1.3B while also serving as key member of the Global Procurement Leadership Team (GPLT and a seating on the Global Capital Council.

As one of the most senior roles within Global Procurement the role will have responsibilities to advance our transformation plan to increase savings reduce risk of supply and drive innovation coming from our partnership with all P&L leaders and functional leaders will advance agenda of stewardship compliance and sustainability.

Core responsibilities will include spearheading the transformation of Procurement function in partnership with company executives lead and develop a team of professionals do comprehensive review of the global spend guide the team on the development of a three-to-five-year category strategies and deliver results via flawless execution of sourcing projects to reduce cost protect operating supply and improve service and quality levels. This highly visible role will require a candidate with the ability to work closely with regional business leaders and global functional leaders.

What you will do:

• Represent Operations and Procurement function externally and internally.

• Partner with BU Leaders and P&L owners in the delivery of company results.

• Enable top line growth via robust sourcing strategies and innovation coming from suppliers.

• Lead and coach a global team including a Senior Director and Category Managers.

• Conduct a thorough assessment of the companys Indirect spend.

• Drive implementation of best practices.

• Assess the complete market for relevant goods and services including trends forecasts risks geopolitical effects and supplier profiling

• Define a fully comprehensive category strategy for indirect goods and services

• Translate global procurement strategy into detailed category plans with a set of measurable global regional and local targets

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and avoidance that are attributable to the P&L.

• Execute on target opportunities by conducting strategic sourcing projects and supplier selection related activities using best practices.

• Lead the negotiation and development of key contracts through the effective partnering with the supplier Legal and the business stakeholder

• Manage key strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality cost delivery and service. Conduct timely reviews with suppliers to measure performance against contractual standards and performance expectations

• Develop risk management strategies relating to potential supply disruptions including alternative sourcing options and product/service availability

• Lead a supplier enablement strategy to maximize spend transacted through SAP Ariba/Keelvar Buying and Supply-Chain Collaboration

• Identify procurement processes and policies for alignment at the country region and global levels

• Serve as a mentor to employees outside your direct line of report.

What you will bring:

• Minimum of 15 years experience in procurement supply chain finance or operations leadership

• Proven experience leading global teams as well as sourcing and/or commercial activities with a track record of driving change innovation and cost reduction in cross-cultural environments

• Proven experience driving procurement strategies spanning Agribusiness Chemicals Packaging CAPEX and Indirect categories

• Bachelors degree in business supply management engineering life science or other related discipline

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously with results consistent with executive leadership expectations

• Excellent analytical and financial acumen including cost modeling budgeting and forecasting

• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred

Who you are:

• Highly organized Brings strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all deliverables

• Customer-focused Prioritizes internal customer needs delivering responsive high-quality support with a service-oriented mindset

• Results-driven Thrives in managing multiple priorities maintaining focus on outcomes and driving results under pressure

• Exceptional communicator Effectively communicates and builds trust across teams fostering collaboration and strong working relationships

• Committed to excellence Embraces a high-performance culture demonstrating energy accountability and a commitment to excellence

• Entrepreneurial Operates with an ownership mentality continuously seeking ways to improve processes and challenge the status quo

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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 applicants 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:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.