Procurement Execution Analyst - Portuguese speaker

Procurement Execution Analyst - Portuguese speaker

As a Procurement Execution Analyst – LATAM, you will support the execution of purchasing operations across the region by processing purchase orders, coordinating supplier communications, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support timely purchasing activities, resolve operational issues, maintain procurement data, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and service excellence.

This role reports to the Procurement Operations Lead and collaborates closely with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across LATAM.

What will you do:

• Process Purchase Orders for MRP-generated, non-MRP generated, services, CapEx, packaging, and indirect procurement requirements.
• Support the creation, tracking, and follow-up of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and operational inquiries.
• Maintain supplier and purchasing information records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with procurement standards.
• Partner with Procurement Operations, business stakeholders, and Accounts Payable to resolve procurement and invoice-related issues.
• Monitor operational performance and support compliance with established KPIs, SLAs, and purchasing policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and collaborate with team members to implement best practices across procurement operations.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 6 months to 5 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related operational functions.
• General understanding of procurement processes, purchase order creation and management, supplier interactions, and purchasing operations.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including data analysis and Pivot Tables.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Advanced Portuguese proficiency (written and spoken) required.

Who you are:

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Previous customer service or supplier-facing experience.
• Experience supporting operations in South America.
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba and/or LATAM customs and trade systems is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Previous customer service or supplier-facing experience.
• Experience supporting operations in South America.
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba and/or LATAM customs and trade systems is a plus.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

Relocation Available: No

About Ingredion

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions.

We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives.

We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation.