Capital Expenditure Lead

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 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s 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 thing—today and for generations to come.Job Purpose and ImpactThe 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 risk. In 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 AccountabilitiesDevelop 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 workshopsLead 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.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experiencePreferred QualificationsSix 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 initiativesJob Information This position is open in Wayzata, MN or Wichita, KSCompensationThe expected salary for this position is $80,000 – $120,000 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: to 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.