Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Objective:
To negotiate, purchase and handle logistics of all commodity and grain ingredients for the feed division in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.
Position Responsibilities:
Grain and Commodity Origination
· Procure all bulk ingredients necessary to service full-line feed mill
· Coordinate truck and rail transportation for incoming ingredients
· Negotiate best price and terms with suppliers on ingredients and freight
· Monitor daily inventories to coordinate timely delivery of incoming feedstuffs
· Analyze local, domestic, and global industry information to make recommendations and purchasing decisions that maximize profitability and meet operational goals and objectives
Recordkeeping
· Maintain daily grain positions
· Maintain grain related records including contracts and settlements
· Develop and maintain a working knowledge of grain industry requirements
Position Requirements:
· 4 year degree in Agriculture, Business or equivalent experience
· 5 Years of experience in purchasing, trading, or merchandising
· Working knowledge of commodity futures, options, and basis
· Strong communication and organizational skills
· Computer skills with knowledge of spreadsheets required
· Valid divers license and clean driving record
· Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist and lift/move objects up to 50lbs
Benefit Highlights:
Producers Cooperative offers a competitive pay scale and benefits package, which includes health insurance, generous 401(k) programs, paid vacation and holidays, and profit sharing.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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