At Bayer, we work hard to make this company a better place for our employees - and the world a better place for everyone. "Health for all, hunger for none." That's our vision at Bayer.   

At Bayer, Diversity & Inclusion is taken seriously, it is a non-negotiable value, and it is one of the strategic pillars of our organization. We believe that diverse teams foster greater innovation and contribute to a more creative and welcoming work environment, allowing employees to be who they really are and express their full potential. 

That's why everyone is welcome at Bayer: men, women, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, transgender, white, black, disabled and from different generations. If you have any diversity markers, feel even more encouraged to apply for this position, we will be very happy to meet you! 

MAIN  PURPOSE

Supports R&D / Innovation category strategy execution & implementation in line with the agreed global category and sourcing strategies and contracts with focus on Crop Science. Responsible for procurement oversight of R&D / Innovation sourcing activities and stakeholder and supplier management per project.

YOUR MISSION WILL BE TO:

• Brings in developed Procurement knowledge in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement process / tools and Spend analyses to drive projects independently.
• Plans and executions (or delegates execution based on agreed criteria) sourcing events to create a competitive advantage.
• Prepares and / or oversees supplier negotiations, awards suppliers and conducts post negotiation debriefs ensuring delivery within time and budget.
• Collaborate with external partners to conduct sourcing events.
• Understands business needs & engages with stakeholders with in project to meet their priorities and requirements and therefore, builds effective, trustful, personal and virtual relationships.
• Manages, or delegates and oversees, supply agreements & contracts.
• Monitors and controls contractual agreements and clauses over entire lifecycle and minimizes exposure to contractual risks in external relationships through usage of terms and conditions aligned with legal function.
• Incorporates company’s responsibility and commitment to sustainable business practices into supplier relationships.
• Focus on outcomes: Define and deliver the highest impact outcomes for farmers, patients, consumers, and stakeholders.
• Be your best self and include others: Respect differences, embrace inclusion, and show up as your best self.
• Collaborate with accountability: Collaborate and hold yourself and others accountable, in and across teams.
• Co-create for the customers: Be close to the customer and co-create solutions for their needs.
• Act, learn fast, and evolve: Work in 90-day-cycles, learn quickly, and continually develop.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE POSITION?

• Master or equivalent degree in science, engineering or business management.
• Relevant professional business experience.
• Solid knowledge and expertise in procurement, procurement processes and methodologies preferred.
• Solid stakeholder engagement skills combined with strong influencing & engagement skills across cultures, hierarchies and across.
• Able to work in a global and virtual working environment and able to coordinate virtual teams.
• Regional market insights and category expertise.
• Financial acumen and analytical decision making.
• Result orientation.
• High proficiency in Portuguese and English. Proficiency in Spanish is beneficial.