Sourcing Specialist - Buyer, NA Corporate & Plant Services

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 Impact

The Sourcing Specialist - Buyer will support multiple country or multiple business sourcing activities. In this role, you will execute complex procurement tasks to provide inputs to the regional category team.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute medium and highly complex sourcing events, demonstrating proficient-level understanding of Source-to-Contract processes, including—but not limited to—sourcing 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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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Job Information

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 $75,000-$90,000

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.

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