Purchasing & Planning (Plant) - Buyer

Purchasing Agent
A Day in the Life: The Purchasing Agent will act as the single point of contact towards the internal customer for procurement related questions; manage local purchasing requests for indirect (non-bill of material) products and services in collaboration with the sourcing and category management organization and guarantee efficient contact implementation/acceptance on site.
Manage local purchase requisitions for indirect (non-bill of material) products and services according to defined strategies and frameworks
Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel, align with end users on missing specifications
Execute local purchase requisitions
Identify and advise customer on possible modification from original requests (e.g. more cost effective alternatives exists)
Process requisition via purchase order or purchasing card
Be aware of purchase request processing guidelines for all categories to allow for flexible work allocation
Collaborate with local planning function(s) on production schedules and MRP min/max levels
Ensure local purchase requisition approvals are defined and followed
Manage the Procurement function at multiple sites
Be an expert in understanding local catalog content relevant for a particular site and ensure familiarity with relevant category instructions detailing buying procedure, preferred suppliers, etc. for the site (close collaboration with Sourcing Managers and Content Maintainers who will provide these guidelines)
Ensure the use of the procurement procedures by internal customers at the site
If necessary, inform internal customers about required changes and/or preferred alternative buying channels
Guarantee efficient use of the purchasing systems by all users providing them assistance when necessary
Act as a coordinator between the local stakeholders and the procurement organization
Manage and coordinate with local and regional external suppliers
Ensure all purchased materials and services are delivered on time to support a 24/7 plant operation
Coordinate contract implementation tasks with purchasing managers and stakeholders
Coordinate and participate in the execution of the implementation plan
Provide input on local spend situation and category practices
Provide insights on local supplier market
Engage local stakeholders to identify any local requirements (legal, QA/regulatory, customer, specifications, etc.)
Support local supplier qualification assessment
Support contract implementation plan development
Ensure purchasing involvement in 85+% of all local non-commodity, non-logistic spend
Highlight potential for catalogue and contract creation based on recurrent free text requests

~ Perform additional job responsibilities as directed by Purchasing Manager

Bachelor's degree preferred, in relevant discipline; high school diploma required
Minimum of two years relevant purchasing experience required
Strong analytical thinking (understand complex subjects, decompose into comparable components, structured evaluation and documentation)
Thorough understanding of defined procurement P2P processes
Local supplier market awareness (for assigned commodities) and product/service portfolio insights
Basic sourcing (methodology) understanding including total Cost Ownership, Risk Management and Savings/Benefit monitoring
Familiar with the letter and spirit of the laws applicable to purchasing and supply management
Proficiency in SAP considered an asset
Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate.
Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
Strategic Sourcing, Agricultural, Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Operations, Agriculture, Finance