Associate Sourcing Specialist - Buyer

Associate Sourcing Specialist - Buyer

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 Associate Sourcing Specialist - Buyer, will handle basic country or multicounty sourcing routine activities. In this role, you will coordinate and execute low to medium complex procurement requirements to provide inputs to the global category team.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute medium complex requests for sourcing process.
• Drive implementation of local sourcing decisions and support local implementation of regional sourcing decisions.
• Provide local inputs to the regional category team for category strategy development and execution.
• Build and apply a comprehensive understanding of local, stakeholder and procurement landscape.
• Follow established procedures to select suppliers for procurement of non contracted materials, goods, services and supplies.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Experience in sourcing, strategy and execution experience
• Experience supporting indirect spend categories such as maintenance services, facility services, technical services, and corporate services
• 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

This position is posted internally as well as externally. If selected for an interview you will be required to submit your past two performance reviews. Please notify your manager before applying. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. The Hiring Manager of this position is Sylvia Stephens This position is open in Wayzata, MN or Wichita, KS

The expected salary for this position is $75,000 – $85,000

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.