Local Procurement Specialist – Indirect Purchases

Bunge; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge in Channahon, Illinois is hiring a Purchasing Agent to manage local requisitions for indirect goods and services. You will work with sourcing, planning and internal customers to ensure timely purchase execution and compliance with category strategies.

The role requires two years of purchasing experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. Collaboration across sites and adherence to procurement procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant discipline; high school diploma required
• Minimum of two years relevant purchasing experience required
• Strong analytical thinking and structured evaluation
• Thorough understanding of defined procurement P2P processes
• Familiar with laws applicable to purchasing and supply management
• Proficiency in SAP considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Manage local purchase requisitions for indirect products and services
• Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel
• Execute local purchase requisitions
• Identify cost-saving alternatives for requests
• Screen suppliers through RFIs/RFPs
• Select suppliers per defined strategy
• Process requisitions via PO or purchasing card
• Follow-up on purchase orders
• Collaborate with local planning on production schedules and MRP
• Coordinate and implement procurement procedures locally
• Ensure procurement procedures are used by internal customers
• Provide guidance on preferred buying channels
• Support local savings reporting and catalogue/contract opportunities
• Coordinate and participate in contract implementations

Skills

Analytical thinking

SAP proficiency

Communication skills

MS Excel

Procurement P2P

Vendor management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bunge in Channahon, Illinois is hiring a Purchasing Agent to manage local requisitions for indirect goods and services. You will work with sourcing, planning and internal customers to ensure timely purchase execution and compliance with category strategies.

The role requires two years of purchasing experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. Collaboration across sites and adherence to procurement procedures are essential.