Bunge · 2 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Regional Operations - Industrial Services
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expBunge is a premier agribusiness solutions provider, and they are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Regional Operations. This role involves supporting and executing sourcing activities within a specific geographic region, focusing on reducing total cost of ownership while ensuring supply quality and compliance.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Assist in analyzing market trends, identifying potential suppliers, and evaluating risk to support the creation of sourcing strategies aligned with overall business objectives
Support the development of one-year and multi-year strategic sourcing/project plans for assigned subcategories
Track strategy implementation progress and performance including regional spend to ensure compliance with strategic procurement programs
Collaborate with the COE for analysis and reporting for assigned subcategories
Participate in the 7-step sourcing process
Evaluate proposals and scorecards, and support supplier selection and negotiations
Manage the defined Procurement approval process for sourcing as required by the Global Procurement Policy
Support contracting activities, monitor stakeholder contract compliance, and support corrective actions to improve contract compliance
Help align negotiation timing and contract durations between regions/countries
Drive cost efficiencies and support savings targets by reducing overall costs without compromising quality
Collaborate with the global categories team to validate regional application of global strategies
Actively participate in global sourcing initiatives
Support regional/country stakeholders in alignment with global strategies
Coordinate sourcing activities across assigned locations and stakeholder groups
Collaborate with peers to best leverage Bunge’s spend
Maintain the regional supplier database (service portfolio, financial KPIs, performance reviews)
Support Regional/Country Stakeholder Relationship Management and mapping
Participate in cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers to improve performance and further reduce costs
Collaborate with Finance, Sustainability, and other functional areas as required
Act as a point of contact for the business to help assure business requirements are met
Provide training and support to stakeholders to drive compliance
Support the completion and maintenance of detailed stakeholder mapping
Support the alignment of action plans with Key Stakeholders
Assist in managing commercial supplier relationships and contracts
Track the performance of key strategic suppliers
Support supplier development activities and participate in cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers to improve performance and reduce costs
Help identify potential contract improvement opportunities
Support the risk management evaluation on a regular basis
Lead regional sourcing analysts by providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to ensure effective team functioning
Act as primary collaborator with Global Category Managers & senior stakeholders
Complete performance review with input from Regional Leader and global category teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management
Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies
Strong analytical skills, including cost analysis
Proficiency in relevant software and tools, including ERP systems and e-sourcing platforms
Ability to travel up to 10% to meet with stakeholders, suppliers, and peers
Preferred
Experience with category management is a plus
Experience in a global organization is a plus
Benefits
Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision to meet your individual needs
401(k) – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
Company
Bunge
Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company operating in the farm-to-consumer food chain. It is a sub-organization of Biodiesel Bilbao.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.05B2025-07-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2024-09-10Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2021-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
Leadership Team
Robert Zandoli
Global Chief Information Security Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Julio Garros
Chief Operating Officer
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