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Capital Expenditure Lead

Cargill


Job Location:

Wayzata, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 80000 - 120000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain we partner with farmers and customers to source make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155000 team members innovate with purpose providing customers with lifes essentials so businesses can grow communities prosper and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thingtoday and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The CapEx Lead will serve as a domain specialist for the department develop procurement strategies to optimize cost rationalize the supply base and bring value to the corporation while mitigating this role you will develop new techniques and standards to maximize profitability for a category of capital services and equipment identify strategic category opportunities develop an overall procurement management framework and lead execution by the buyers. You will solve complex problems and take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. You will develop and collaborate on all aspects of capital procurement activities and contracting.

Key Accountabilities
  • Develop and maintain category expertise serve as consultant to management cultivate positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders that include industry partners suppliers and business stakeholders.
  • Use specialized depth and breadth of experience to lead and implement capital procurement strategies for defined projects in alignment with global and regional dynamic business needs.
  • Lead major contracting workshops
  • Lead major negotiations with key suppliers and contractors and serve as source for the organization on major capex packages plans and objectives.
  • Lead the communication of category management vision and objectives internally and externally by engagement of senior stakeholders for alignment.
  • Develop solutions to complex problems in procurement strategies which requires the regular use of ingenuity and innovation and ensure solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
  • Coach our buying teams in delivering coherent and successful action plan.
  • You will work under minimal supervision and independently handle complex issues while referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications

  • Six years experience in supply chain or procurement.
  • Confirmed financial mathematical modeling and analytical skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in leading regional project.
  • Experience in implementing supplier management programs with key suppliers including metrics performance goals and improvement initiatives
Job Information

This position is open in Wayzata MN or Wichita KS


Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $80000 $120000

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)


Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet.


About Company

Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.

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