About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

                                   

Location: Westchester

Workplace type: Hybrid

We're looking for someone who brings clarity to complexity, enjoys fostering strategic dialogue, and knows how to navigate diverse stakeholder priorities with confidence and tact. 

As a The Procurement Category Specialist, Packaging, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Ingredion’s US/CA strategy for key packaging categories—including pallets, drums, totes, and secondary/tertiary packaging—with direct accountability for ~$15MM in annual spend.  

As a core member of the Corporate Direct Strategic Sourcing team, you'll drive value creation by leading cross-functional sourcing efforts, building strong supplier relationships, and helping build and streamline processes in a dynamic, evolving environment.

What you will do:

Develop and execute the USCA Packaging category strategy to drive measurable business results.

Align category goals with broader business needs, proactively resolving any strategic misalignments.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations to influence strategy using category expertise.

Lead financial processes including monthly cost forecasting, savings reporting, and strategic sourcing with P&L impact.

Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, SRM development, and ensuring delivery, quality, and cost targets.

Guide procurement teams in daily strategic execution and provide data-driven recommendations based on spend analysis.

Monitor global market trends and build risk management strategies to mitigate supply disruptions and ensure business continuity.

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field 

3–6 years of procurement/supply chain experience in complex environments 

Hands-on expertise with SAP, SAP Ariba, Icertis, and e-Sourcing tools 

Proven record in sourcing and strategic cost reduction 

Strong collaboration across functions with measurable results 

Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-pressure culture 

Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills 

Who you are:

Bring sourcing experience in packaging, ingredients, commodities, or chemicals 

Set ambitious targets, manage competing priorities, and drive results independently 

Communicate with precision and influence, fostering strategic relationships across teams 

Lean into crucial conversations and conflict with clarity and impact 

Have an owner's mindset—intrigued by continuous improvement and challenging status quo 

Understand internal politics and know how to lead through organizational complexity 

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 successComprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-beingFlexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personallyCareer Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursementEmployee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globallyEmployee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$81,680.00-$108,906.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.