Commodity Buyer

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage commodity contracting for wheat flour, source basis and mill feed opportunities, and negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers. You will be the primary contact for manufacturing facilities and lead end-to-end contract administration.

You'll apply strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and SAP experience to develop cost models, perform margin analysis, and support supplier management programs while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, commodity merchandising, supply chain, or related experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements.
• Analytical and quantitative skills with proficient math capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including algebraic formulas, lookup functions, cross-referencing, and Pivot Tables.
• Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
• Understanding of commodity markets, agricultural economics, grain merchandising, or supply chain fundamentals preferred.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.
• Process development and project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and contract accuracy.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Curiosity to analyze commodities, markets, and business processes in a thorough and disciplined manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracting and position management with wheat flour suppliers.
• Source basis and mill feed opportunities to support enterprise requirements.
• Negotiate transportation costs, supplier margins, and contract terms.
• Purchase assigned commodities according to quality specifications and market conditions.
• Serve as the primary contact for manufacturing facilities regarding contract administration and management.
• Manage all phases of contracts from entry through payment and resolution.
• Lead vendor setup procedures and supplier onboarding activities.
• Support supplier management programs and foster strategic supplier relationships.
• Perform margin analytics and cost modeling for key brands and procurement initiatives.
• Identify, develop, and execute cost reduction opportunities within the wheat flour category.
• Analyze commodity markets, grain flows, and supply and demand fundamentals to support purchasing strategies.
• Support derivative coverage reporting and commodity risk management activities.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SAP, and internal systems to determine purchasing requirements and perform analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide analytical support to the commodity procurement team.
• Develop expertise across procurement systems and become a super user of multiple platforms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

SAP

Contract negotiation

Procurement

Supply chain

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Job description

• Manage commodity contracting and position management with wheat flour suppliers
• Source basis and mill feed opportunities to support enterprise requirements
• Negotiate transportation costs, supplier margins, and contract terms
• Purchase assigned commodities according to quality specifications and market conditions
• Serve as the primary contact for manufacturing facilities regarding contract administration and management
• Manage all phases of contracts from entry through payment and resolution
• Lead vendor setup procedures and supplier onboarding activities
• Support supplier management programs and foster strategic supplier relationships
• Perform margin analytics and cost modeling for key brands and procurement initiatives
• Identify, develop, and execute cost reduction opportunities within the wheat flour category
• Analyze commodity markets, grain flows, and supply and demand fundamentals to support purchasing strategies
• Support derivative coverage reporting and commodity risk management activities
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SAP, and internal systems to determine purchasing requirements and perform analysis
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide analytical support to the commodity procurement team
• Develop expertise across procurement systems and become a super user of multiple platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, commodity merchandising, supply chain, or related experience
• Experience negotiating contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements
• Analytical and quantitative skills with proficient math capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including algebraic formulas, lookup functions, cross-referencing, and Pivot Tables
• Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems
• Understanding of commodity markets, agricultural economics, grain merchandising, or supply chain fundamentals preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization
• Process development and project management skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and contract accuracy
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Curiosity to analyze commodities, markets, and business processes in a thorough and disciplined manner.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in commodity contracting, supplier management, and procurement processes, with a strong focus on analytical skills and cost reduction strategies. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP to support purchasing decisions and optimize supply chain operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commodity Contracting Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• SAP Proficiency
• Analytical and Quantitative Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Commodity Contracting
• Cost Modeling
• Margin Analytics
• Process Development
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Industry Keywords

• Commodity Markets
• Agricultural Economics
• Grain Merchandising
• Supply Chain Fundamentals
• Procurement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• SAP
• Internal Systems