Summary
About this role
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Job Purpose and Impact
The DT&D Senior Software Sourcing Specialist (IT Sr. Buyer) will be part of the Cargill Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Function’s 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 management. In 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of four years of related work experience, including direct experience negotiating US-based IT Software and/or Cloud contracts
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of seven years of related work experience
External Application Information
This position is open to candidates located in the Minneapolis area.
The expected salary for this position is approximately $120,000 to $140,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
Other facts
About cargill
Cargill is a family company committed to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. With over 158 years of experience, we sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Whether it’s making alternative proteins for food manufacturers or helping farmers raise healthier animals with AI, we put as much care into how things are sourced as what we provide. We put people first. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
What you'll do
- The Senior Buyer will manage contracts and savings pipelines while executing complex sourcing events. They will negotiate software and cloud agreements and manage global stakeholder relationships.
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