Manager Procurement Special Projects

**About Ingredion**:Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwideWithout even realizing it, you have 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 are just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there is 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**: Guadalajara**Workplace type**: RemoteIngredion is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Procurement Special Projects to lead and manage improvement initiatives within the Procurement function.This role will be instrumental in establishing a Project Management Office and driving change management across the organization.As a** Manager, Procurement Special Projects,**you will lead strategic projects within Procurement, manage cross-functional initiatives, and support the implementation of a Project Management Office and change management processes.This role reports to the Director of Procurement CoE.**What will you do**:- Consolidate and track the Procurement CoE roadmap (tools, processes, data, etc.) and ensure alignment with strategy.- Execute special cross-functional projects and support workload balancing within the CoE.- Establish and manage a Project Management Office (PMO) to oversee all CoE projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable results.- Support business case development for CoE initiatives and maintain global tracking.- Provide transparency and visibility of CoE projects and results to Procurement and Supply Chain leadership.- Act as a single point of contact (SPOC) for areas such as Audit, ESG, Risk, and Legal.- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, IGS, Finance, EGS, Audit, Supply Chain, and other excellence teams.**What you will bring**:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.- Proven experience in Procurement and leading Procurement-related projects.- Project Management certification.- In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Procurement processes.- Fluency in English (written and spoken).**Who you are**:- Experienced in project and change management with strong attention to detail.- Skilled in PMO setup and execution.- Highly organized and autonomous, capable of meeting tight deadlines.- Strong communicator and collaborator with business leaders.- Proficient in root cause analysis and process documentation.- Familiar with tools like Microsoft Project, Visio, Mural; a second language is a plus.- High-performance oriented and customer-focused.**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.**LI-ELI-Remote**Relocation Available**:No