Senior Buyer
Company: Cargill
Location: Wayzata
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
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 ImpactThe
Senior Buyer will handle cross regional sourcing activities and
will actively contribute to the build and execution plans of the
category strategy. In this role, you will strategically manage
regional stakeholders and key supplier relationships, in alignment
with the category strategy. You will achieve established targets
for the category, provide direction to guide and lead supplier
relationship management. You will be an essential partner in the
development of insights that link together value creation and
deploy and assess local commercial viability.Key
AccountabilitiesExecute highly complex sourcing events.Compile and
analyze statistical data to resolve feasibility of buying products
and establish price objectives.Provide technical expertise in
regional spend, stakeholder and procurement landscape.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 cross regional sourcing decisions.Lead key
regional supplier and stakeholder relationship building and
maintenance and monitor performance to make necessary
adjustments.Independently handle complex issues with minimal
supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to
appropriate staff.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum
QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
experienceMinimum four years of related work experience Preferred
QualificationsMinimum of seven years of related work
experienceTechnical packaging backgroundCompensation InformationThe
expected salary for this position is $94,000 - $105,000.
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 performance.At Cargill we put people first. As part
of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program
including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position
offered and hours worked. Visit:
https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to
learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for
Union positions). Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one
hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless
otherwise provided by law.LI-LB1 FGB themuseEqual Opportunity
Employer, including Disability/Vet. Salary: . Date posted:
06/18/2025
Keywords: Cargill, Minneapolis , Senior Buyer, Manufacturing , Wayzata, Minnesota
