China Regional Procurement Manager

I. Mission
Lead Procurement team in China to perform purchasing activities from sourcing, negotiation, governance on contract management, supplier performance review and manage supplier relationship, including accountability for local target setting in alignment with Regional and Global Procurement goals. Drive Procurement value contribution to the Bunge business while ensuring compliance with policies, strategies and processes. Ensure a smooth and efficient relationship with local management and key stakeholders.  

Job Description Detail: China Procurement Lead

1    Manage the market /country Procurement organization
61    Manage and develop the local Procurement Organization and drive continuous improvement of operations
61    Manage direct reports including target setting, performance review, and career and training development
61    Facilitate intra- and inter-country collaboration of Procurement Category Leads.
61    Position country specific procurement requirements on a regional level and actively support roll-out of Regional or Global Procurement development initiatives within the country.
61    Lead the country procurement team towards strategic procurement initiatives and performance according to Bunge Core Values.
61    Set ethical standards which are communicated as guidelines for the procurement process (e.g. interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders)
61    Controle the market procurement budget
61    Implement and governance on Global Procurement Policy.
61    Support the business in setting up their plans, budgets and strategies.
61    Monitor and control market specific procurement savings plan, sourcing plan or regional and global task force.
2    Support Regional or global category strategy development and initiative execution, also SSCR compliances.
61    Coordinate resource allocation to support Regional and Local initiatives on a market/country level
61    Leads and supports strategic sourcing activities within the specific market/ country 
61    Act as a change agent in leading implementation of new global/Regional purchasing initiatives
61    Support LCCS (Low cost country sourcing) initiatives- RFI ( Request for information) – Supplier Harmonization.
3    Lead contract implementation & drive contract compliance for local categories 
61    Act as facilitator between Regional Category Managers & Sourcing Specialists and LPRs in order to ensure local acceptance of new contracts
61    Coordinate contract implementation of major contracts with LPRs and users
61    Follow-up on contract compliance; define and take corrective actions to improve contract compliance

4    Manage supplier relationships on country/local & regional level
61    In line with defined procurement strategy, support the classification and categorization of suppliers, including definition of supplier evaluation and audit policies
61    Continuously track supplier performance 
61    Lead supplier development activities such as setting up cross functional review meetings with suppliers in order to improve performance and further reduce cost
61    Initiate and conduct supplier audits
61    Identify potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations
5    Manage internal customer relationships at country/local level
61    Manage internal customers’ feedback on procurement organization & supplier performance, with Local Management and key stakeholders
61    Reinforce and promote Requisitioning best practices to ensure end users are following proper spend channel guidance
61    Within the framework of the cross functional sourcing and supplier development teams, closely develop and manage the relationship with internal customers
61    Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO reduction opportunities
61    Improve and reinforce procurement’s profile and recognition within the internal customer community 

Qualifications
 61    Academic background: University/Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering and/or commerce or other relevant discipline; or a relevant combination of formal qualifications and additional specialized study
61    A recognized qualification in procurement would be considered an asset
61    Experience: In depth knowledge of procurement and relevant management experience (15) in the same functional domain or other related positions, preferably working in an international environment.
61    Language skills: English (required); Local language (required).

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