Strategic Sourcing Lead

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group • Merriam, KS

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG), a division of the Fortune 500 Seaboard Corporation, is a globally integrated leader in agricultural commodity trading, processing, and logistics. With milling facilities in 14 locations across 10 countries and 10 trading offices in 9 countries, we produce approximately two million metric tons of grain-based products annually. Our vertically integrated approach—spanning procurement, transportation, and processing—ensures quality, consistency, and supply chain efficiency. We manage bulk freight and chartered vessels, overseeing logistics for both in-house and third-party customers. Every year, we source, transport, and market around 14 million metric tons of diverse commodities, supporting food security and economic growth in the regions we serve. At SOTG, we are driven by innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our business model fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering our teams to take ownership, find creative solutions, and drive impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related field.
• 8–15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, capital projects, supply chain, operations, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading CAPEX sourcing and large-scale project procurement initiatives.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and driving organizational impacts.
• Financial and business acumen with strong communication capabilities.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in procurement analytics, KPI reporting, dashboard development, and performance measurement.
• Proficiency with automation, reporting tools, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions, locations, and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable financial, operational, and strategic results.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PMP, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, support and lead cross-functional procurement transformation projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and value delivery.
• Support procurement-related initiatives such as AI, reporting, automation, and digital transformation efforts that enhance procurement capabilities and drive strategic business objectives.
• Support select project teams through all phases of the capital project lifecycle from planning and supplier selection through implementation.
• Build, maintain, and govern a portfolio of value creation initiatives focused on cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvement, supplier innovation, process optimization, and risk reduction.
• Establish and manage a Value Creation Pipeline to ensure a continuous flow of validated opportunities and sustainable results.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes, eliminate waste, strengthen service delivery, and improve organizational productivity across the procurement function.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma methodologies, automation, and data-driven problem solving to create scalable, sustainable operational improvements and lasting business impact.
• Develop standardized procurement processes, governance frameworks, tools, playbooks, and best practices that improve consistency, compliance, and effectiveness across affiliates.
• Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and knowledge -sharing initiatives that strengthen sourcing, procurement, project management, and continuous improvement capabilities including best practice development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior