Buyer (indirect procurement)

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 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's 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 thing-today and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Buyer will handle, organize and coordinate procurement of materials, goods, services and supplies. In this role, you will manage complex procurement processes within UK & Italy, focused on transporting products from suppliers to customers, conduct activities to support complex customer issues and operations quality and improvement.

• Support procurement transactions ensuring the purchase order process completion.
• Assist more senior team members with process improvements.
• Check records and files for accuracy, performing complex analysis of data.
• Lead requests for procurement of non-contracted materials and goods, services and supplies.
• Assist end user and ensure material delivery follow plant requirements.
• Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (logistic, supply chain) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar area: purchasing, logistics, supply chain or customer service.
• Practice knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Power Point).
• Fluent English.

• SAP Ariba practice knowledge.
• Knowledge of additional foreign languages, especially Italian.
• Experience working in virtual, multi-cultural teams.
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