CS Innovation Engagement Consultant

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. 

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.