Cattle Procurement Lead: Territory Ownership

Kansas Ag Connection; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill in Wichita, KS is seeking a Cattle Procurement Associate to train across procurement leadership functions and then lead a territory to purchase grain-fed cattle for harvest facilities. The role covers animal quality assessment, documentation and scheduling across production, with emphasis on safety, process flow, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree, willingness to relocate nationwide, and strong negotiation plus communication skills for a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Finance or related field with graduation dates between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Willing and able to relocate anywhere in the U.S. for assigned territory
• Basic understanding of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and live cattle trading activities
• Strong negotiation skills
• A desire and willingness to work around and with livestock producers
• Demonstrated strong conflict resolutions skills
• Ability to hand multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• Strong communication skills - written and oral

Responsibilities

• Timely communication to producers and fellow employees involved with trading, transporting, harvesting and payment of cattle
• Maintain relationships with producers in the associate's territory
• Accurately evaluate quality of cattle and enter estimates into procurement system
• Collect key industry certifications and documentation from producers and verify producer information is accurately represented in the procurement system

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Livestock knowledge

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Multitasking

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Business/Economics/Finance or related

Job description

Cargill in Wichita, KS is seeking a Cattle Procurement Associate to train across procurement leadership functions and then lead a territory to purchase grain-fed cattle for harvest facilities. The role covers animal quality assessment, documentation and scheduling across production, with emphasis on safety, process flow, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree, willingness to relocate nationwide, and strong negotiation plus communication skills for a fast-paced