Deputy Manager/ Manager - Procurement

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 15,000 people globally.

• Identify, mobilize, align and maintain the appropriate procurement stakeholders network (in/outside the country,  in/outside the function, in/outside the project, in/outside the company - ie suppliers impacted) and ensure the knowledge of such network on the project objectives, scope, conten remains at the level it needs to be,
• Build, maintain and execute the Organization Change Management plan which shall consist of a proper impact analysis of BOLD operating model in the country on process, system and people together with proper actions plan for any identified gap (where such actions can be either process modification, system development or organization adjustments)
• Drive the functional requirements articulation to a maximal adoption of the core model  (or possibly enrichment of such core model) and an adaptation to the country needs to the extent such adaptation is value driven on a case by case and really needed, either driven by legal / regulatory constraint or specific value drivers,
• As part of the LDC group wide procurement BPOs network and under the coordination of the global BPO, contribute to the enrichment of the global core model so that such core model keeps fitting to what the company needs over the time,
• Where system localization is needed and approved, ensure requirements are properly articulated / documented so that it can be seamlessly delivered by project ‘factories’ and any delivery is tested properly,
• Develop, implement through initial and continuous training and manage solution Key Users across all the processes at stake (Purchase to Pay, Source to Contract and Master Data related), to support the initial project, run and continuous enhancements activities,
• Adopt (adapt where needed) and execute the appropriate training strategy towards both key users and end users, for all types of users (requesters, approvers, receivers, buyers, AP clerks, Master Data clerks…)
• Coordinator (and perform where needed) the end to end solution testing, relying on the above mentioned Key Users network and feed the core teams with documented outcomes and feedback,
• Secure the appropriate data cleansing and migration in alignment with master data and the core model strategy, ensure processes are in place to keep data consistency and quality over the time,
• Manage adoption and project success through a set of pre-agreed KPIs and lead improvement plans as appropriate.
• Perform hyper care after go live, ensure post go-live support is in place for any deployed countries and perform functional level 3 support activities as a member of the project team.

Team Management

• Manages and leads team members in achieving company/platform goal, motivate and assesses performance.
• Provide encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for training or skill checks. 
• Develops strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
• Keep the team motivated and help on their learning and growth.
• Assists management and develop talents.

Engineering or Business Administration, ideally with a major in procurement or supply chain management

• 5 to 10 years experience in procurement in an international environment, ideally across all the three procurement pillars (Sourcing, Buying operations, procurement Data management), ideally within both low and high maturity procurement organization
• Proven experience in a Purchase to Pay deployment project (process / system), ideally in a leading position.

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

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

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