Manager - Trade Contracts

Role Purpose Statement

This role, reporting to the Service Delivery Lead Global Trade Operations , who is in turn part of the Trade Execution leadership team will be responsible for supporting Global Contract related activities and Settlements under various Bunge Entities for Dry and Oil Agricultural products under various commodity value chains for different Business/Trading Units. The successful candidate will work upstream with the Businesses  to understand their requirements and derive solutions to sustainable and efficient execution to deriving desired outcome and customer satisfaction. Defining profitable growth, support SLA’s for key deliverables, report performance KPIs , act as a liaison with Traders, Legal, compliance, Accounting , Control, Vessel operators, Auditors, and key stakeholders.

Main Accountabilities

• Manage operation plan, and work on Budget planning for the process.
• Develop Contract COE -identify key talent and develop them to become Commodity Contract experts.
• Lead/participate with comparable influence in large global projects and provide leadership guidance and support to project team members to have sizable impact on business on international scale.
• Ensure CI projects and global projects like IMOS CLM, DocuSign and SENDA are successfully managed, rolled out and implemented in the team for better results and desired outcome.
• Identify Global Transition Programs under GTE & Lead it successfully.
• Responsible for design the organization structure, with proper resource planning and optimization to meet operational needs. 
• Accountable for the performance and results of multiple small teams under Contracts and Settlements and address issues which impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplines.
• Identify and focus on important issues, work with problem solving approach based on acquired expertise to analyse and solve problems with clear precedent.
• Responsible for proper resource planning and optimization to meet operational needs.
• 50% YoY improvement in Net Promoters Score and drive best in class KPIs.
• Focus on Business Partnership on operational and performances related matters and drive customer satisfaction.
• Run pulse check, identify problem and areas and work on tangible business outcomes to deliver value.
• Ability to impart domain knowledge to the team to build a pool of subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Review third party issued contracts, sales and purchase draft for new counterparty, ensuring no dollar value impact and Bunge risk mitigated. 

Knowledge and Skills          

Behavior

Use knowledge of Bunge’s business, structure and strategy to develop innovative solutions to improve results or eliminate problems.

Build partnerships, appropriately influence to gain commitment, foster talent and coach others to grow in current or future roles..

Drive results through high standards, focus on key priorities, organization, and preparing others for change.

Technical

• Relevant experience in handling entry and issuance of commodity contracts for bulk and container shipments of Agri-commodities, with good knowledge of GAFTA, FOSFA etc contracts’ rules.
• Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to contract life cycle of commodity contracts dry and oil, related terms & guidelines, commercial and legal clauses including expertise in Incoterms, logistics, execution and shipping documents, service providers and related services offered by them.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure.
• Experience in managing people, stakeholders and processes through a sustained period of change.
• Prior experience in process transitions and transformation.
• Strong written & oral communications skills in English. Knowledge of any other foreign languages will be an added advantage
• Computer proficient and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in working with SAP system.

Education & Experience

• 8-12 plus years of work experience in a similar role or with International Commodity company.
• Minimum Education Qualification –Post-graduation or MBA in International Business would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in handling commodity contracts with good knowledge of contract rules like GAFTA, FOSFA, PORAM etc is desirable and understanding of trade execution and settlement will be desirable.  "

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge