Public Affairs Mexico Government Relations Specialist

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 Policy Specialist II will contribute to guiding and representing the company on moderately complex legislative, trade associations and regulatory affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory agencies. In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with governments, trade associations, industry coalitions, public services and other authorities to influence policies and positions.

• Act as a resource on regulatory matters with regard to product and policy changes.
• Support the preparation of policy briefs, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate to prepare and organize forums and gatherings with stakeholders to exchange ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the organization.
• Help ensure that the organization's interests are represented and protected in legislative and regulatory proceedings and in the development of market rules and procedures.
• Maintain databases and track regulatory changes.
• Represent the organization in assigned external business meetings.
• Participate as part of a team to develop and maintain policies and programs to ensure awareness of government legislation and regulatory issues that affect the organization.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional-level English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Strong office skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience.