EMEA Procurement Operations Senior buyer - 24 months fixed-term contract
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 Procurement Operations Senior buyer Operations Buyer will provide routine activities within established procedures and limits for one or more sourcing categories or locations, execute procurement transaction processes and procurement records, provide location procurement support, handle supplier events and relationships and implement sourcing strategies.
* The position is temporary for a period of 24 months.
Key Accountabilities
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of procurement systems and buying channels, complemented by excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Brings a detail-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to solving complex and multifaceted issues.
- Facilitate the implementation of sourcing strategies and process changes in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies.
- Collaborate with process lead and team manager on the maintenance of ongoing tracking mechanisms for basic performance metrics and information documentation at the local levels as assist with process improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on procurement processes, procedures and requirements and prepare basic summary reports to support procurement and strategic sourcing teams.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of relationships with suppliers and provide responses to business contacts and customers directly to deliver accurate information.
- Execute procurement transactions to ensure the end to end purchase order process is completed in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies and perform invoice discrepancy resolution.
- Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Fluency in English – written and verbal
- Minimum of three years of experience in procurement or invoice to pay processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning
- Experience working in shared service operations
- Customer service experience
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.
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