Senior Sourcing Specialist IT Software

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 155000 team members innovate with purpose providing customers with lifes 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 thingtoday and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Sourcing Specialist - IT Software will be part of the Cargill Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Functions global Digital Technology & Data (DT&D) sourcing team. Specific responsibilities include cross-regional sourcing activities such as leading RFPs and negotiating master agreements amendments and renewals with IT software/cloud suppliers. Responsibilities also include ongoing contract and pipeline this role you will strategically manage global stakeholders and key supplier relationships in alignment with the category strategy.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage contracts savings pipeline and stakeholders for assigned portfolio.
• Execute highly complex sourcing events.
• Negotiate and interpret complex software and cloud agreements including related services agreements.
• Compile and analyze statistical data to resolve feasibility of buying products and establish price objectives.
• Negotiate with suppliers and analyze supplier operations to resolve factors that affect prices and the lowest cost consistent with quality reliability and ability to meet required schedules.
• Drive the implementation of global sourcing decisions.
• Lead key global supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Collaborate with Category Leads and other team members as appropriate during project execution.
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Related work experience including direct experience negotiating US-based IT Software and/or Cloud contracts
• Fluent English

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1