.Global SG&A Buyer Location: Porto, Porto, Portugal COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market. Job Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Global SG&A Buyer to join our dynamic procurement team. The primary focus of this role is to engage with all regions to consolidate demand and evaluate global negotiations to leverage the company's global volume. The successful candidate will manage various categories, including Facility Services, Meal Services, HR Benefits, Uniforms, PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), Professional Services, Consultancy Services and General Services. A key challenge of this position is to effectively consolidate volume from diverse regions and define and elaborate the contracting scope together with stakeholders, providing full support as necessary. Responsibilities Demand Consolidation: - Engage with regional procurement teams to gather and consolidate demand across all regions.- Develop and implement strategies to standardize procurement processes and requirements globally.- Analyze regional procurement data to identify opportunities for consolidation and cost savings.- Address the challenges of consolidating volume from diverse regions by understanding local needs and constraints. Global Negotiations: - Lead global negotiations with suppliers to leverage the company's global volume.- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure the best terms and conditions.- Evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement plans as necessary. Category Management: - Manage procurement activities for key categories including Facility Services, Meal Services, HR Benefits, Uniforms, PPE, Consultancy Services, Professional Services, and General Services.- Develop and execute category strategies to achieve cost savings and improve service levels.- Monitor market trends and adjust strategies accordingly to ensure competitive advantage. Stakeholder Engagement: - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.- Define and elaborate the contracting scope together with stakeholders, ensuring all requirements are met.- Provide regular updates to senior management on procurement activities, savings achieved, and market conditions.- Act as a point of contact for regional procurement teams and provide guidance and support as needed