Sr. Buyer, Transportation

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: India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success. Job Description: **Job Title** GIC Sr. Buyer, Transportation **Management Level** Senior Professional **Pay Grade** PG60 **Travel %** 10% **Location** Mumbai **Work Type** Hybrid **Relocation Eligible** No **Shift Timings** 3:30 PM – 12:30 AM We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents**.** With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Haagen-Dazs, we have been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell. How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out http://www.generalmills.com General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth while standing for good for our planet and people. With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC), Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI), Global Shared Services (GSS), Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS). For more details check out https://www.generalmills.co.in We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow. **OVERVIEW** **Function Overview** The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions. Link **Purpose of the role** Indirect Sourcing is looking for the next great Senior Buyer to join our team! As the Senior Buyer, Transportation, you will be a strategic category leader responsible for supporting the development and execution strategies across transportation sub-categories, which may include Inbound, Spotting, Shuttling, PET Network and more! This role executes sourcing strategies, leads competitive bids, manages supplier performance and partners closely with sourcing and logistics stakeholders to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency This Senior Buyer leads high-impact, cross-functional initiatives and is expected to influence mid-level logistics stakeholders while delivering measurable savings, innovation and risk mitigation. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with North America cross-functional teams and stakeholders across various levels. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** - Support the development and execution of multi-year holistic category strategies in collaboration with Category Manager, aligned to business objectives, identifying opportunities for consolidation, innovation, cost optimization and capability expansion. - Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFI/RFP) for assigned sub-categories, structuring commercial models, negotiating terms and driving measurable savings, value creation and risk reduction. - Build HMM (Holistic Margin Management) and Total Value pipelines in accordance to sub-category targets; track savings and execute value-delivery initiatives. - Stakeholder leadership – provide sourcing guidance and process best practices to business leaders, supporting transportation initiatives, translating transportation strategy into sourcing strategy and facilitating alignment between legal, finance, logistics and suppliers. - Supplier Relationship Management – manage day-to-day supplier relationships, monitor performance, and lead performance management and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers. - Ensure compliance to General Mills’ Sourcing Policies and GMI’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies are foremost in all supplier interactions and comply with corporate and regulatory policies and accounting practices. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** - 8- 10+ years in Indirect Sourcing or Transportation Procurement - Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field - Direct experience leading end-to-end RFPs, commercial negotiations and contract development. - Experience managing suppliers within the transportation category - Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings **Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed** - Solid negotiation skills and commercial structuring capabilities - Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively - Financial and cost analysis capability (cost modeling, rate benchmarking, ROI analysis) - Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills - 8- 10+ years in Indirect Sourcing or Transportation P