What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Procurement Manager position at Del Monte Fresh Produce Company NA Inc?
Purpose of Position:
Responsible for global sourcing and procurement activities related to strategic agrochemicals, fertilizers & seeds categories, working closely with the regional teams in Asia, Africa, Middle East, and North/Latin America.
Accountabilities:
- Work as business partner, providing business insights conclusions and recommendations in a structured and effective way to the key stakeholders including Finance, Sales, Product Management and R&D, expanding, and nurturing mutual collaboration.
- Keep abreast of market trends in agrochemicals, fertilizers & seeds. Build market knowledge and intelligence related to the agrochemicals, fertilizers & seeds industry in general, with that identifying new sourcing opportunities securing supply and business continuity.
- Liaise and negotiate with key suppliers and search for new business opportunities; delivery through price, value analysis (VA), volume leveraging, and best cost country sourcing.
- Champion and sponsor risk mitigation efforts to identify and prioritize risks, plan risk responses, and monitor and report levels of risk exposure concerning financial, capacity, quality, and compliance potential issues in the supply chain in general.
- Ensure full utilization of internal synergies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the global procurement process.
Minimum Skills Required:
- 4-year College Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a strategic role at a supply chain or procurement position (preferably in the Food and Beverage Industry).
- Track record in negotiating and convincing skills in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplined environment; persuasive, able to build positive relationships with ease and influence at all levels.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Bilingual: Spanish and English.
- High degree of maturity and ability to lead through difficult situations successfully, strong project management skills and ability to translate vision into action.
- Ability to multi-task and juggle many competing demands.
- Passionate about Sourcing and Procurement value proposition.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to challenge the status quo.
- Prolific in Microsoft Office 365 programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.
We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.
