Buyer II - Argentina/Brasil/Paraguay
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.
PURPOSE
The Buyer II will support sourcing activities across multiple countries and/or business units. In this role, you will execute medium and high complexity procurement tasks, contribute to category strategies, and ensure alignment with global and regional sourcing objectives.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Execute medium to highly complex sourcing events, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
- Drive the implementation of regional sourcing decisions and support sourcing strategies.
- Provide insights and inputs to the regional category team for strategy development and execution.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of regional stakeholders, market trends, and procurement landscape.
- Monitor and manage continuous relationships with regional suppliers and stakeholders.
- Follow established procedures to select suppliers for procurement of non-contracted materials, goods, services, and supplies.
- Conduct negotiations and administer key steps until contract signatures and its implementation for goods and services.
- Ensure cost optimization, risk mitigation, and sustainability considerations in sourcing decisions.
- Independently resolve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, escalating more complex matters as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing or equivalent experience and related fields.
- Procurement or sourcing experience.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Basic english and at least one additional language relevant to the region (Spanish or Portuguese).
- Experience working with procurement best practices and category management.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and other procurement tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication with stakeholder and supplier management skills.
Preferred
- Experience in regional or multi-country sourcing.
- Familiarity with compliance requirements and sustainability initiatives.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus.
At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law. Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.
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