Strategic Purchasing Manager Jobs in Decatur, AL

A Day in the Life:

The Purchasing Agent will act as the single point of contact towards the internal customer for procurement related questions; manage local purchasing requests for indirect (non-bill of material) products and services in collaboration with the sourcing and category management organization and guarantee efficient contact implementation/acceptance on site.

What You'll Be Doing:

         Manage local purchase requisitions for indirect (non-bill of material) products and services according to defined strategies and frameworks
         Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel, align with end users on missing specifications
         Execute local purchase requisitions
         Identify and advise customer on possible modification from original requests (e.g. more cost effective alternatives exists)
         Screen potential suppliers through basic Request For Information/Proposal process
         Select a supplier according to the defined strategy in the category
         Process requisition via purchase order or purchasing card
         Follow-up on purchase orders
         Be aware of purchase request processing guidelines for all categories to allow for flexible work allocation
         Collaborate with local planning function(s) on production schedules and MRP min/max levels
         Ensure local purchase requisition approvals are defined and followed
         Manage the Procurement function at multiple sites
         Be an expert in understanding local catalog content relevant for a particular site and ensure familiarity with relevant category instructions detailing buying procedure, preferred suppliers, etc. for the site (close collaboration with Sourcing Managers and Content Maintainers who will provide these guidelines)
         Ensure the use of the procurement procedures by internal customers at the site
         If necessary, inform internal customers about required changes and/or preferred alternative buying channels
         Guarantee efficient use of the purchasing systems by all users providing them assistance when necessary
         Act as a coordinator between the local stakeholders and the procurement organization
         Identify, track, and report locally generated savings
         Manage and coordinate with local and regional external suppliers
         Source and negotiate pricing for all maintenance supplies and services not covered by strategic sourcing agreements
         Ensure all purchased materials and services are delivered on time to support a 24/7 plant operation
         Coordinate contract implementation tasks with purchasing managers and stakeholders
         Coordinate and participate in the execution of the implementation plan
         Promote the use of global/regional contracts
         Ensure purchases comply with defined preferred supplier program and are in line with defined channel strategy
         Support strategic sourcing initiatives
         Upon request by the Center of Expertise or Sourcing Manager during the sourcing process:
         Provide input on local spend situation and category practices
         Provide insights on local supplier market
         Engage local stakeholders to identify any local requirements (legal, QA/regulatory, customer, specifications, etc.)
         Support local supplier qualification assessment
         Support contract implementation plan development
         Support on-going spot buy reduction initiatives locally
         Ensure purchasing involvement in 85+% of all local non-commodity, non-logistic spend
         Monitor recurring spot buys to reduce the total amount of spot buys
         Highlight potential for catalogue and contract creation based on recurrent free text requests
         Perform additional job responsibilities as directed by Purchasing Manager

Skill/Experience Requirements:

         Bachelor's degree preferred, in relevant discipline; high school diploma required
         Minimum of two years relevant purchasing experience required
         Strong analytical thinking (understand complex subjects, decompose into comparable components, structured evaluation and documentation)
         Thorough understanding of defined procurement P2P processes
         Local supplier market awareness (for assigned commodities) and product/service portfolio insights
         Basic sourcing (methodology) understanding including total Cost Ownership, Risk Management and Savings/Benefit monitoring
         Familiar with the letter and spirit of the laws applicable to purchasing and supply management
         Proficiency in SAP considered an asset
         Strong verbal and written communication skills
         Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP
         Proven ability to work with minimal supervision

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

   We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
   We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
   We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge