Manager - Trade Contracts
Bunge Iberica SA, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Role Purpose Statement
This role, reporting to the Service Delivery Lead Global Trade Operations, who is 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 across multiple 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, deliver desired outcomes and customer satisfaction. This includes defining profitable growth, supporting SLA’s for key deliverables, reporting performance KPIs, and acting 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 or participate in large global projects and provide leadership guidance and support to project team members to have a sizable impact on business at an international scale.
Ensure CI projects and global projects like IMOS CLM, DocuSign and SENDA are successfully managed, rolled out and implemented for better results and desired outcomes.
Identify Global Transition Programs under GTE and lead them successfully.
Design the organization structure, with proper resource planning and optimization to meet operational needs.
Account for the performance and results of multiple small teams under Contracts and Settlements and address issues that impact beyond the own team based on knowledge of related disciplines.
Identify and focus on important issues, work with a problem‑solving approach based on acquired expertise to analyze and solve problems with clear precedent.
Achieve 50% YoY improvement in Net Promoter Score and drive best‑in‑class KPIs.
Focus on business partnership on operational and performance‑related matters and drive customer satisfaction.
Run pulse checks, identify problems and areas, and work on tangible business outcomes to deliver value.
Impart domain knowledge to the team to build a pool of subject‑matter experts (SMEs).
Review third‑party issued contracts, sales and purchase drafts for new counterparties, 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 contract rules.
Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to the 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 sustained periods of change.
Prior experience in process transitions and transformation.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of any other foreign language will be an added advantage.
Computer proficiency and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Experience working with SAP system.
Education & Experience
8–12 years of work experience in a similar role or with an international commodity company.
Minimum education qualification – post‑graduation or MBA in International Business is an advantage.
Relevant experience in handling commodity contracts with good knowledge of contract rules like GAFTA, FOSFA, PORAM and understanding of trade execution and settlement.
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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 or participate in large global projects and provide leadership guidance and support to project team members to have a sizable impact on business at an international scale.
Ensure CI projects and global projects like IMOS CLM, DocuSign and SENDA are successfully managed, rolled out and implemented for better results and desired outcomes.
Identify Global Transition Programs under GTE and lead them successfully.
Design the organization structure, with proper resource planning and optimization to meet operational needs.
Account for the performance and results of multiple small teams under Contracts and Settlements and address issues that impact beyond the own team based on knowledge of related disciplines.
Identify and focus on important issues, work with a problem‑solving approach based on acquired expertise to analyze and solve problems with clear precedent.
Achieve 50% YoY improvement in Net Promoter Score and drive best‑in‑class KPIs.
Focus on business partnership on operational and performance‑related matters and drive customer satisfaction.
Run pulse checks, identify problems and areas, and work on tangible business outcomes to deliver value.
Impart domain knowledge to the team to build a pool of subject‑matter experts (SMEs).
Review third‑party issued contracts, sales and purchase drafts for new counterparties, 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 contract rules.
Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to the 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 sustained periods of change.
Prior experience in process transitions and transformation.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of any other foreign language will be an added advantage.
Computer proficiency and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Experience working with SAP system.
Education & Experience
8–12 years of work experience in a similar role or with an international commodity company.
Minimum education qualification – post‑graduation or MBA in International Business is an advantage.
Relevant experience in handling commodity contracts with good knowledge of contract rules like GAFTA, FOSFA, PORAM and understanding of trade execution and settlement.
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