Professional Sourcing Specialist Buyer, Packaging
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 Professional Sourcing Specialist - Buyer will support multiple country or multiple business sourcing this role you will execute complex procurement tasks to provide inputs to the global category team.Sourcing activities typically involve procurement requirements of medium to high complexity and the Professional Sourcing Specialist - Buyer must be able to influence others within the job area through explanation of facts policies and practices. Working under limited supervision the Professional Buyer receives direction on sourcing priorities from the Buying Team Leader and collaborates with the Category Team and/or Senior Buyers in their region to support the implementation of regional category and sourcing strategies.
- Execute medium and highly complex sourcing events.
- Drive the implementation of regional sourcing decisions and provide support with the implementation of global sourcing decisions.
- Provide inputs to category team for category strategy development and execution.
- 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 materials goods services and supplies.
- Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision while escalating more complex issues
- Other duties as assigned
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- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of two years of related work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of related work experience
- Experience independently leading sourcing strategy and execution
- Experience supporting direct spend categories
- 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 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 $70000-$85000
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.
Required Experience:
IC
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.
