Job Purpose and Impact

The Plant Services Sourcing Buyer will support multiple business sourcing activities for North America. In this role, you will execute complex procurement in tasks in alignment with business requirements and in cooperation with the North America category team. 

Key Accountabilities

• Execute medium and highly complex sourcing events, including but not limited to RFx activities, analysis, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management and market research. 
• Drive the implementation of regional sourcing decisions and provide support with the implementation of global sourcing decisions.
• Provide inputs to the North America category team for category strategy development and execution.
• Build and apply comprehensive understanding of regional stakeholder and procurement landscape.
• Monitor continuous regional supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Follow established procedures to select suppliers for procurement of materials, and services.
• Collaborate with a cross-funtional team in support of sourcing activitites, including but not limited to technical/scope definition, legal and commercial review, document control, and adherence to Cargill to Cargill standards for safety, quality and supplier performance management. 
• 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
• Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Microsoft Office Suite experience 
• Confirmed financial, modeling and analytical skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior sourcing, procurement, and/or supplier relationship management experience 
• Experience in project management, maintenance, facilities or construction services
• Market research and benchmarking experience 

Job Information

The expected salary for this position is $75k - 90k Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. ( Please ensure that the position provides an incentive bonus, for example if a position is Associate Professional or lower band do not include the incentive wording) 
 
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: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)
Hiring Manager: Kristen Michelle Phillips

Location: Wazata, MN and Wichita, KS