Buyer - Non-Media Marketing

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​




OVERVIEW 

Indirect Sourcing is looking for the next great GIC Marketing Buyer to join our team! This role will be a flex Marketing Buyer role that will span across many categories – supporting: Non-Media, Media, Marketing D&T (Martech, Ad Tech, Consumer Insights), and International Marketing. The Buyer, Marketing will support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies that create deep supplier and business relationships. This role will provide daily support to subcategories within various categories that are to be finalized, but likely to touch non-media, media, and various D&T categories that interact with Marketing.  In this position, you will interact with cross functional teams to execute Source-to-Pay processes and key category management activities. This role requires you to operate in 3.30 pm to 12.30 am.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner closely with business partners and the Marketing & DnT Sourcing team to understand business needs and priorities
• Implement Source to Pay process for all assigned areas in order to drive competitive advantage for GMI
• Build expertise in Sourcing strategies, Source to Pay processes, tools and capabilities in support of Marketing
• Deliver Total Value goals with business partners across assigned categories
• Commercialize partnerships with agreements that leverage GMI’s scale and external partner capabilities
• Proactively enhance external relationships with existing partners to create new opportunities for GMI
• Ensure GMI’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies are foremost in all supplier interactions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in Sourcing or Marketing-related roles
• Technical Skills: Experience in contract management, risk management, market analysis, project management, and financial analysis
• Soft Skills: Strong learning mindset, curiosity, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity and during times of significant change
• Functional Knowledge: Understanding of GMI standard practices, tools, and processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong prioritization and task management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business results
• Experience working with stakeholders across multiple geographies and time zones
• Familiarity with General Mills sourcing processes (S2P) and the Total Value framework




ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.