Associate Manager - Trade Contracts

Bunge · Remote

Collected role description

<hr> <table style="height:45.9972px;width:100%;border-style:solid;background-color:#043c5a;border-color:#aaa5a5" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height:45.9972px"> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center">City : Punjab </td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center">State : Haryāna (IN-HR) </td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center">Country : India (IN) </td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center">Requisition Number : 45672 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Role Purpose Statement Will be responsible for full operational control and end-to-end contract entry and issuance activities. He is responsible for People management encompassing the end-to-end processes of talent acquisition, talent optimization, and talent retention while providing continued support for the business and guidance for the employees of an organization. Able to champion the work load distribution to efficiently deliver the Global KPI’s of Trade Contract. This role requires end to end visibility of Commodity value chains to holistically define/change the operation model as and when required. bit early Main Accountabilities

Support and share insight on the Budget planning.

Monitor Daily contract entry and issuance meet Global KPIs, across all value chains on a daily basis.

Ensure global projects like CLM, DocuSign and SENDA are successfully managed, rolled out and implemented in the team.
Ability to impart domain knowledge to the team to build a pool of subject matter experts (SMEs).

Handle and resolve critical issues and propose solutions.

Provide support in process transitions and work on process stabilization, have well defined control process, SOPs and KPIs.

Lead and provide guidance to the team to effectively communicate and handle all day-to-day operational related activities with various stakeholders.

Handle succession planning, identify training needs and work on resource development to build a self-reliant and efficient team.

Liaison with legal and compliance on critical issues that require special attention/exceptions and ensure timely resolution.

Accountable for tracking performance and driving best in class KPIs.

Review of third party issued contracts to ensure Bunge risk is well covered.

Ensure document retention in accordance with Company’s policies and procedure requirements.

Perform Month End Checks for Team and ensure accounting queries are resolved within the agreed deadline

Work in coherence to achieve self and team goals.

Preparing monthly reports and scorecards.

Manage work allocation and leaves plan of the team.

Ensure Control mechanism, compliance checks are always in place.

Ensuring SOX and other statutory requirements are met and clean audit reports.

Ensuring close coordination with team to have smooth closure of month end activities.

Identify and propose ways of process improvement as per Industry leading practices.

Help in designing of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool as per Organization requirement.

Manage change in CLM and ensure new changes are implemented.

Lead User Accessibility Testing (UAT).

Handle exceptions generated, perform root cause analysis to resolve current issues and act proactively to avert potential issues in future

Provide guidance and support to the team, knowledge sharing and best practices for talent optimization and retention.

Knowledge and Skills Behavior Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy. Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves. Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change. Technical

Relevant experience in handling entry and issuance of commodity contracts for bulk and container shipments of Agri-commodities, with good knowledge of GAFTA, FOSFA contracts’ rules.

Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to contract life cycle of commodity contracts and execution, related terms & guidelines, including expertise in Incoterms, logistics and shipping documents.

Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure
Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change

Strong written & oral communications skills in English.

Knowledge of any other foreign languages will be an added advantage

Computer proficient and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Experience in working with SAP system.

<hr> At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com. Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge <hr>

Collected experience requirement

200+ years