Senior Purchasing Specialist

Job Description:

• Review, analyze, and select the best sources of supply and vendors
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery of feed ingredients
• Evaluate alternative sources and vendors based on ingredient quality and specifications
• Create purchase orders and contracts when applicable
• Place vendor orders and complete purchase orders in the ERP
• Contact vendors regarding quality discrepancies and resolve issues quickly
• Communicate ingredient supply issues to business functions and the Purchasing Manager
• Support communication and reformulation efforts
• Collaborate with Global Grain Marketing personnel, including grain merchants, originators, and CHS Hedging
• Leverage CHS scale and product lines to reduce cost of goods
• Build working relationships with Plant Managers and Production Teams
• Develop purchasing strategies for assigned ingredients
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture
• Follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance with unsafe actions or conditions
• Perform other assigned responsibilities

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, purchasing, and commodity trading/merchandising
• Prior experience and knowledge of the feed industry, ingredient purchasing and logistics, relative value merchandising, and formulation activities
• Advanced knowledge of Purchasing Best Business Practice, Math, and Ethics
• Manufacturing purchasing experience, preferably within the animal nutrition industry
• Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Strong decision-making skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Teams
• Pre-employment screening may be required, including drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Potential bonuses, incentives, and commissions depending on position
• Remote work opportunity

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