Solution Manager IT Procurement
Company Description
| Company Description |
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.
Job Description
| Job Description |
We invite you to join our team if you strive to make a difference with your contribution & establish yourself as an inspiring member of our DT&A organization.
Main Responsibilities
- As the IT Procurement Solution Manager for SSEA, you will play a strategic and hands-on role in driving the design, governance, and rollout of procurement processes within LDC’s global BOLD ERP program.
- You will act as the key owner of the procurement IT landscape and serve as a vital link between global IT and SSEA business stakeholders.
- Define and maintain the Procurement Core Model in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring global consistency.
- Challenge and track local deviations to uphold core model integrity.
- Own the procurement IT landscape (SAP MM, Ariba, Fiori, Lean Catalogue, SAC Procurement).
- Develop and manage the IT Procurement roadmap, including rollouts and innovations.
- Lead planning and execution of SSEA deployment projects (scope, budget, resources).
- Monitor project timelines, risks, and financials, ensuring alignment with program goals.
- Act as the main IT contact for procurement stakeholders in the SSEA region.
- Ensure effective communication between global teams, local business, and IT.
- Provide expert support on procurement processes and SAP solutions.
- Partner with the Run Team to ensure system stability and continuous improvement.
Experience
| Experience |
- Master’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in SAP project delivery and procurement transformation.
- 10 years of experience in SAP implementation projects, with a focus on SAP MM and Ariba modules.
- Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA, including Fiori apps and integration with Ariba and SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes: sourcing, requisitions, orders, contracts, and catalog management.
- Hands-on experience managing or supporting SAP rollouts in complex, multi-country environments.
- Familiarity with core model governance and handling change requests in global ERP programs.
- Skilled in project planning, budgeting, resource coordination, and reporting at the workstream level.
- Effective communicator and trusted partner for Procurement, Supply Chain stakeholders.
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable, efficient IT solutions.
- Experience working in matrix organizations and international teams, especially across the SSEA region.
Additional Information
| Additional Information |
- Proficient in SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) for release, change, and test management.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with JIRA and Confluence for agile project tracking and documentation.
- Familiar with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms for incident and change processes.
- Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or Power BI for reporting and dashboards.
- Understanding process modeling tools such as LeanIX, or Enterprise Architect.
- Skilled in both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall project methodologies.
- Comfortable working with collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint.
- Strong documentation, communication, and coordination skills in global, cross-functional teams.
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
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
- A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
- Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
- Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
- Certified Great Place to Work
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.
We invite you to join our team if you strive to make a difference with your contribution & establish yourself as an inspiring member of our DT&A organization.
Main Responsibilities
- As the IT Procurement Solution Manager for SSEA, you will play a strategic and hands-on role in driving the design, governance, and rollout of procurement processes within LDC’s global BOLD ERP program.
- You will act as the key owner of the procurement IT landscape and serve as a vital link between global IT and SSEA business stakeholders.
- Define and maintain the Procurement Core Model in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring global consistency.
- Challenge and track local deviations to uphold core model integrity.
- Own the procurement IT landscape (SAP MM, Ariba, Fiori, Lean Catalogue, SAC Procurement).
- Develop and manage the IT Procurement roadmap, including rollouts and innovations.
- Lead planning and execution of SSEA deployment projects (scope, budget, resources).
- Monitor project timelines, risks, and financials, ensuring alignment with program goals.
- Act as the main IT contact for procurement stakeholders in the SSEA region.
- Ensure effective communication between global teams, local business, and IT.
- Provide expert support on procurement processes and SAP solutions.
- Partner with the Run Team to ensure system stability and continuous improvement.
- Master’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in SAP project delivery and procurement transformation.
- 10 years of experience in SAP implementation projects, with a focus on SAP MM and Ariba modules.
- Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA, including Fiori apps and integration with Ariba and SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes: sourcing, requisitions, orders, contracts, and catalog management.
- Hands-on experience managing or supporting SAP rollouts in complex, multi-country environments.
- Familiarity with core model governance and handling change requests in global ERP programs.
- Skilled in project planning, budgeting, resource coordination, and reporting at the workstream level.
- Effective communicator and trusted partner for Procurement, Supply Chain stakeholders.
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable, efficient IT solutions.
- Experience working in matrix organizations and international teams, especially across the SSEA region.
- Proficient in SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) for release, change, and test management.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with JIRA and Confluence for agile project tracking and documentation.
- Familiar with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms for incident and change processes.
- Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or Power BI for reporting and dashboards.
- Understanding process modeling tools such as LeanIX, or Enterprise Architect.
- Skilled in both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall project methodologies.
- Comfortable working with collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint.
- Strong documentation, communication, and coordination skills in global, cross-functional teams.
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
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
- A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
- Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
- Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
- Certified Great Place to Work