Process Lead- Contract & Settlement

Location : Mohali 

City : Mohali 

State : Punjab (IN-PB) 

Country : India (IN) 

Requisition Number : 37190 

Role Purpose Statement

The Process Lead - contract and settlement will be the owner of the Contract management and settlement process. They will be responsible for designing a best in class process that is compliant and standardized across organization

Main Accountabilities

• Finalize best in class To Be process design
• Sign off on config changes, customization and development from a process and functionality standpoint.
• Help in designing of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool as per Organization requirement.
• Manage change in CLM and ensure new changes are implemented.
• Ensure CI projects and tools like IMOS CLM, DocuSign, SENDA are successfully managed, rolled out and implemented in the team for better results and desired outcome.
• Identify the right technology is being used for conducting the business process.
• Monitor and measure the performance of the contract / settlement business process
• Improve the business process flow on a continual basis utilizing industry leading practices
• Help Team Leaders setting policies and procedures for the contract / settlement process
• Act as key contact person for all internal and external groups (Bunge Global, Counterparties and Statutory team) which affect / are affected by the contract / settlement process
• Assist team in trouble shooting and decision making
• Identify changes to long term resource needs and implements appropriate actions
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Standards & implement the process improvements whenever required.
• Ensure the internal finance controls, procedures in place and in compliance with company policies.
• Preparing and updating process documentation and to keep up to date all the time.
• Responsible for managing contract / settlement KPI Targets as per the defined SLAs.
• Identify & implement process improvements to generate process efficiency."

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

• Deep understanding of trade execution and contract / settlement activities
• Experience in working with business stakeholders in the region, country & group functions. Ability to convert policy & strategic directions into policy, procedures and instructions
• Experience in principles of business process management and process performance
• Deep expertise in process transformation and business process re-engineering
• Aware of process best practices and best in class process performance
• Deep understanding of service delivery models, target operating models, service management
• Experience in developing the standards for process documentation and knowledge retention
• Excellent communicators. High degree of negotiation skills. Ability to take a stand yet find common ground with business stakeholders. Change management skills"

Education & Experience

• 12+ years of work experience in a similar role
• Experience in Agribusiness/Commodity trading industry preferred
• 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.
• Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change
• Eye for details and the ability to view the financials from a commercial standpoint
• Ability to partner with other BBS Team Managers to optimize processes across the SSC
• Ability to manage the BBS vision and purpose
• Strong written & oral communications skills in English
• Strong problem solving & organization skills
• Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)