Procurement Associate

The candidate will join the Corteva Procurement Service Center in Asturias, which is part of the global service center within global Procurement (Purchasing, Sourcing and Logistics).

You will manage internal purchasing requests for a certain commodity and / or geographic area within EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), and all activities associated with the buying process complying with Corteva’s policies.

This specific opening is about managing our Service Center processes for Logistics needs at EMEA level.

The role will be performed within the frame of Corteva’s Core for Life Values

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement Front Desk: Provide support in local language to internal and external customers on their questions/needs around the Requisition to Pay (RTP) process.
• Execute the buy process for low value and non-strategic goods & services in an efficient manner.
• Manage own portfolio of tactical buy in certain commodity and/or geographic area (negotiations, contract management, white papers)
• Provide transactional system and process support to Corteva strategic buying team.
• Create and maintain purchasing documents in Corteva’s systems.
• Resolve payment problems (investigation and improvement).
• Vendor Master Management: Request and update suppliers in Corteva’s systems.
• Monitor and execute all transactions according to Corteva’s internal controls and policies.
• Communicate and coordinate actions among all internal and external stakeholders to effectively assure supply of goods and services.
• Administration and reporting as necessary (from Corteva systems and external sources).
• Liaise with regional and global buying teams, providing information & analytical support in alignment with their goals on portfolio management and savings.
• Drive continuous improvement / process optimization on specific areas of the PTP process.
• Liaise and coordinate work with our back-office team in India

QUALIFICATIONS

• University graduate.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Any other additional European language will be valued.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management knowledge or related studies.
• Knowledge in TMS and Tracks system is a plus.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to the Corteva’s Core for Life Values.
• As a key connect between clients, suppliers and buyers, candidates must exhibit a high degree of professionalism and tact.
• Self-driven, results oriented with positive attitude towards changes and new challenges.
• Reliable, mature and adaptive person.
• Candidates must possess strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot).
• Experience with S4, Ariba is preferred.
• Trax and TMS experience is a must.
• Tendering and bidding experience will be highly valued.
• Able to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural and dynamic work environment. Confident, fast learner and hard-worker.

KEY CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork/collaboration: Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues. Capable of working with others to achieve results.
• Communication: Good proven communication skills, able to listen, write, and speak effectively.
• Analysis and judgment: Analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining simple work processes.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Business, Buying and Negotiation Skills: Basic buying and/ or negotiation skills would be a plus. All business, buying and negotiation knowledge to be developed on the job.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.