Bunge - Chesterfield, MO
posted 2 months ago
The VP, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities and Workplace Experience will be responsible for Bunge's real estate strategy and management for our global portfolio. This includes strategic planning, site selection, negotiations, lease renewals, transaction management, and workplace strategy, implementation, and non-industrial facilities operations aligned with the strategic goals of the Company. The role will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will oversee a team of Bunge employees along with indirect and outsourced team members. In this position, the VP will collaborate with key leaders to ensure that the real estate portfolio aligns with Bunge's overall strategy in all aspects of site selection, lease negotiations, acquisition, disposition, and strategic consolidation of properties. Regular executive reviews will be implemented to ensure that real estate and facilities strategies are fully aligned with Bunge's business objectives. The VP will lead, manage, and develop real estate and facility programs, database systems, and projects regionally, emphasizing collaboration with business leaders and stakeholders across the regions to understand and support local, regional, and corporate business initiatives and strategies. The VP will ensure that all non-industrial facilities are safe, efficient, and optimized for employee productivity, with responsibilities encompassing vendor management, maintenance, and adherence to health and safety standards. The role also involves managing and leading outside broker firms, related outsourced vendors, consultants, agencies, and specialists as needed regionally to shore up technical or specific knowledge gaps in support of capital projects and leasehold improvements. Additionally, the VP will manage and develop budgets for real estate and facilities operations, prioritizing cost-efficiency and quality of services, and will be accountable within a global budget while working closely with Corporate Finance on cost initiatives and reporting. The successful candidate will effectively manage and oversee the execution of non-industrial real estate transactions (leasing and/or purchase or sale) in the company's real estate portfolio using negotiating skills, appropriate vendors, asset management, and financial analysis techniques. They will also be responsible for understanding and maintaining local and regional governmental compliance in relation to real estate and facilities management. The VP will drive the RE Workplace Strategy & Network Optimization by ensuring cross-functional partnership and collaboration for all initiatives, including space and occupancy planning, design, and consolidation. Furthermore, they will lead all internal and external moves with appropriate resources, monitor building and material needs, and manage reception desks within each facility.