Vice President, Global Procurement

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, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

The Vice President, Global Procurement will be responsible for the holistic management of Ingredion’s global spend for Chemicals, Packaging, CAPEX and Indirect which includes IT and Energy with an estimated spend of ~$1.3B while also serving as key member of the Global Procurement Leadership Team, (GPLT and a seating on the Global Capital Council.

As one of the most senior roles within Global Procurement, the role will have responsibilities to advance our transformation plan to increase savings, reduce risk of supply and drive innovation coming from our suppliers. In partnership with all P&L leaders and functional leaders, will advance agenda of stewardship, compliance, and sustainability.

Core responsibilities will include spearheading the transformation of Procurement function in partnership with company executives, lead and develop a team of professionals, do comprehensive review of the global spend, guide the team on the development of a three-to-five-year category strategies, and deliver results via flawless execution of sourcing projects to reduce cost, protect operating supply, and improve service and quality levels. This highly visible role will require a candidate with the ability to work closely with regional business leaders and global functional leaders.

What you will do: 

• Represent Operations and Procurement function externally and internally.

• Partner with BU Leaders and P&L owners, in the delivery of company results.

• Enable top line growth via robust sourcing strategies and innovation coming from suppliers.

• Lead and coach a global team including a Senior Director and Category Managers.

• Conduct a thorough assessment of the company’s Indirect spend.

• Drive implementation of best practices.

• Assess the complete market for relevant goods and services including trends, forecasts, risks, geopolitical effects, and supplier profiling

• Define a fully comprehensive category strategy for indirect goods and services

• Translate global procurement strategy into detailed category plans with a set of measurable global, regional, and local targets

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and avoidance that are attributable to the P&L.

• Execute on target opportunities by conducting strategic sourcing projects and supplier selection related activities using best practices.

• Lead the negotiation and development of key contracts through the effective partnering with the supplier, Legal, and the business stakeholder

• Manage key strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and service.  Conduct timely reviews with suppliers to measure performance against contractual standards and performance expectations

• Develop risk management strategies relating to potential supply disruptions including alternative sourcing options and product/service availability

• Lead a supplier enablement strategy to maximize spend transacted through SAP Ariba/Keelvar Buying and Supply-Chain Collaboration

• Identify procurement processes and policies for alignment at the country, region, and global levels

• Serve as a mentor to employees outside your direct line of report.

What you will bring: 

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, or operations leadership

• Proven experience leading global teams as well as sourcing and/or commercial activities with a track record of driving change, innovation, and cost reduction in cross-cultural environments

• Proven experience driving procurement strategies spanning Agribusiness, Chemicals, Packaging, CAPEX and Indirect categories

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply management, engineering, life science, or other related discipline

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously with results consistent with executive leadership expectations

• Excellent analytical and financial acumen including cost modeling, budgeting, and forecasting

• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred

Who you are: 

• Highly organized – Brings strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all deliverables

• Customer-focused – Prioritizes internal customer needs, delivering responsive, high-quality support with a service-oriented mindset

• Results-driven – Thrives in managing multiple priorities, maintaining focus on outcomes and driving results under pressure

• Exceptional communicator – Effectively communicates and builds trust across teams, fostering collaboration and strong working relationships

• Committed to excellence – Embraces a high-performance culture, demonstrating energy, accountability, and a commitment to excellence

• Entrepreneurial – Operates with an ownership mentality, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and challenge the status quo

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

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.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

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.