Sourcing Specialist Buyer, NA Corporate & Plant Services
Job Location:
Wayzata, MN - USA
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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.
The Sourcing Specialist - Buyer will support multiple country or multiple business sourcing this role you will execute complex procurement tasks to provide inputs to the regionalcategory team.
- Execute medium and highly complex sourcing events demonstrating proficient-level understanding of Source-to-Contract processes includingbut not limited tosourcing execution contract management excellence procurement market / spend data analysis negotiations procurement tools/systems and Supplier Relationship/Partnership Management
- Compile and analyze statistical data to resolve feasibility of buying services and establish price objectives.
- Drive the implementation of regional sourcing decisions and provide support with the implementation of global sourcing decisions.
- Provide inputs to the regional category team for category strategy development and execution. Skilled in and actively leads all elements of contracting strategies market intelligence and risk mitigation for medium or full rigor projects
- Provide comprehensive understanding of regional stakeholder and procurement landscape.
- Monitor continuous regional supplier and stakeholder relationships.
- Follow established procedures to select suppliers for procurement of noncontracted services.
- Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
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- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience (Supply Chain Data Analytics Business Administration or Engineering)
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum of thee to five years of related work experience
- Experience independently leading sourcing strategy and execution
- Experience supporting indirect spend categories such as maintenance services facility services technical services and corporate services
- Proven experience influencing strategic direction with stakeholders
- Ariba - SAP experience
- Power BI and/or similar data analytics technology
- Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in a global or matrixed environment with cross-functional stakeholder management responsibilities
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
This position is open in Wayzata MN or Wichita KS
Compensation
The expected salary for this position is aprox $75000-$90000
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.
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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.
