Job description
Overview:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a key member of a global team focused on driving sustainable reduction in Business and Corporate Services spend by building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers the Strategic Sourcing team. He or she will collaborate with Bunge coworkers across all levels of the organization to define requirements, develop and source solutions, and contract for the best total cost solution, all of which enables the business to achieve its goals. Located in Bunge’s corporate headquarters, the Strategic Sourcing Manager must have a strong understanding of Strategic Sourcing and both Stakeholder and Supplier Relationship Management. He or She will own and manage complex and simple sourcing projects for assigned categories. The Strategic Sourcing manager must be agile and able to adapt to shifting priorities and demonstrate a sense of urgency aligned with our stakeholder needs. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing, communicating and executing category plans for assigned subcategories.
Key Job activities:
- Proactive stakeholder management to act as a trusted advisor, expand influence and increase early engagement
- Participate in and lead sourcing initiatives as assigned. Prepare RFI’s and RFP’s using e-sourcing tools (SAP). Analyze bids; and make recommendations on supplier selection. Develop, calculate, and document savings and cost avoidances
- Use of analytics tools, data and key supplier relationships to evaluate, identify, and monitor Bunge and industry trends to support effective category strategies.
- Actively lead or participate in global or regional initiatives and assist with the implementation of global or regional programs/strategies where appropriate
- Negotiate contract language and terms, manage contract redlining activities with legal, stakeholder and supplier
- Manage preferred regional and global supplier relationships, including measuring/ monitoring performance, tracking savings and resolving issues
- Lead periodic category review meetings with key stakeholders and suppliers to identify sustainable cost savings opportunities
- Network with internal customers to increase Procurement’s influence and visibility, act as the single point of contact for internal stakeholders
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Required - Education - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field
- Preferred – certifications related to Procurement/Strategic Sourcing
- Experience: 4+ years of enterprise or global strategic sourcing and supplier management of professional or facility services, including at least 1 year of category management experience
- Experience working collaboratively on organizationally diverse teams to incorporate their ideas, adapt to their needs, and form consensus in appropriate situations
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill using various negotiation methods and the ability to critically analyze complex negotiations
- Sound multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, requiring frequent communication, organization/time management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment with attention to detail and excellent follow-through on action items
Experience differentiators:
- Supplier Relationship Management experience including scorecards and CI efforts
- Knowledge of CI, Kaizen or other tools used to identify and implement streamlined processes
- Expertise in Excel, proficiency in the Office Cloud suite, experience in SAP, Coupa or other ERPs, catalog tools, e-sourcing and auction systems, and contract lifecycle management tools
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadership
- Demonstrated experience in a global organization including the ability to influence stakeholders despite cultural differences or distance
- Experience with contract development and negotiation, including coordination with Legal
Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.
Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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