* Monitor and execute all transactions according to internal controls and policies.

* Communicate and coordinate actions among all internal and external stake-holders to effectively assure supply of goods and services

* Liaise with strategic buying teams, providing information & analytical support in alignment with their goals on portfolio management and savings

* Drive continuous improvement / process optimization.

* Performing a wide range of work requests that are assigned / requested by strategic buying team using broader knowledge of Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Chain via Corteva systems which includes.

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* Creation, Amendment, Renewal & Management of Contracts/ Agreements for the various commodities which involves working with strategic buyers, suppliers to get need attributes etc.

* Manages Spot Purchases for certain commodities under the approved threshold Sourcing the Supplier as per Company strategy, Receiving Quotations from Suppliers, negotiating with Suppliers on Price & Payment Terms (as per process), Creating Purchase Orders.

* Handling Invoice Disputes and resolving the same to make sure Suppliers get paid on time / excess payments are not made.

Qualifications * Bachelor degree

* Excellent verbal & written English & Japanese

* Sourcing, supply chain or service center experience is needed.

* Skills and experience in handling issues

* Strong skills in Microsoft excel, word & PPT

* Knowledge and experience with SAP & Ariba is a plus

* Solid interpersonal/facilitation skills

* Team player

* Good Multitasking , prioritization, time management skills

* Sense of efficiency, urgency and priority

* Analytical and negotiation skills and ability to influence supplier on mindset change is a plus

* Ability to work effectively in a cross functional and cross business environment.

* Exhibits high business ethics and principle based behavior. Ability to communicate across all levels, energetic, enthusiastic, with a positive.

* 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.

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