- Actively participate in Bunge initiatives and help to implement program/strategy where appropriate.
- Participate on capital project teams in all phases of project development, planning, execution & close-out; Engineer - Procure - Construct.
- Execute on procurement strategies designed to maximize value for equipment, materials and services.
- Negotiate and/or manage various agreements for engineering services, equipment and construction.
- Prepare and analyze bids; develop & implement approved sourcing strategies; make recommendations on supplier selection, use of established supplier pricing agreements; communicate Bunge procurement programs throughout organization at all times, verbally & in writing.
- Track spend to ensure compliance to strategic procurement programs.
- Manage assigned preferred suppliers, measure/monitor performance, and track savings; support plant purchasing departments as required.
- Actively participate as representative on defined Bunge integral sourcing initiatives, if required; develop expertise and maintain on‑going knowledge for defined group of indirect materials and services as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field.
- 6+ years of indirect purchasing experience with an emphasis on capital procurement and project management/controls.
- PMP Certification a plus.
- Demonstrate ability to drive procurement programs focused on lowering “total cost of ownership”.
- Self‑directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Experience working with project teams utilizing project management best practices.
- Ability to develop reports to monitor and report suppliers’ savings and performance.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; multitask management experience.
- Experience with ERP system, preferably SAP.