GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU  

Corteva Agriscience , the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future. 

#GrowWhatMatters 

We're hiring a Procurement Operations Buyer to join our team in Izmir, Turkiye.  

You Will Be Part of Growing Team  

Procurement is a Global team in charge of direct and indirect procurement, supporting everything needed in the production plants. 

Procurement is a team focused on buying not only at the best price but getting the best service following Corteva's quality standards.  

Your Challenge: 

• Negotiates with national and international vendors to secure the best pricing, payment, and shipping terms. 
• Analyses business requirements and identifies reliable suppliers to meet business requirements. 
• Leads evaluation and selection of suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost and capability 
• Executes the sub commodity strategies designed by the Tower.  
• Provides support to the Tower for researching possible new vendors. 
• Keep the database of suppliers updated in ERP 
• Ensures meet effectiveness and efficiency requirements.  
• Follow-up of the contracts of the service providers and purchase of equipment. 
• Able to translate the business needs in terms of market requirements. 
• Prioritize and support the delivery of procurement projects encompassing cost, agility, sustainability and business. 
• Calculate and reports accomplishments in all appropriate systems. 

Key Stakeholders and Interactions: 

• EMEA Team with coworkers in Spain, Turkey and South Africa 
• The Plant Manager in Turkey will indicate the needs and raw materials that will be required at each moment following a production planning. 
• The Supply Chain team will provide an overview and advance forecasts to work on negotiating with suppliers. 

Location: 

Izmir, Türkiye  

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need  

• A graduate with preferred focus on Sourcing & Logistics, and/or equivalent work experience preferred (3-5 years of Purchasing experience) 
• Experience in supplier negotiations, managing contracts, and obtaining savings. 
• Business Proficiency in English (verbal and written) 
• Good working knowledge in MS Office applications

Who Are We Looking For? 

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team? 
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food 
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment? 
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader 

Growing What Matters Starts With You... What We Can Offer To Help You Grow? 

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time? 
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences? 
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience? 
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered? 
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.? 
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships. 
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary 
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility