Commodity Buyer

Kalmbach Feeds Inc.; Upper Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds, a producer of high-quality livestock nutrition, is seeking a Buyer I to manage ingredient and raw material procurement. The role interfaces with Nutrition, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Production to align supply strategies with market opportunities.

The successful candidate will develop supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and identify new sources to support competitive positioning in a dynamic agricultural market.

Qualifications

• Must have strong detail orientation for contract processing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient with Windows-based software, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Demand Forecasting of ingredient and raw material needs.
• Merchandising commodities and taking positions.
• Writing contracts to secure favorable positions.
• Sourcing new product suppliers and origins.
• Competitive market and supplier research and analysis.
• Pursuing freight savings by creating competition among haulers.
• Coordinating direct ship loads to fill customer orders.
• Resolve purchasing problems with vendors and quality control personnel.

Skills

Supply chain management

Strategic sourcing

Excel

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Contract formation

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Buyer I position at Kalmbach Feeds is an engaging position that allows an individual to have a real impact on the company’s bottom line. The position is in the corporate office and will require interface between Nutrition, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Production. A qualified candidate will have supply chain management and strategic sourcing skills. The selected individual will have the unique opportunity of identifying new suppliers, new sources, and new ingredients based upon nutritional needs and opportunities that arise. Agricultural markets change every day and the individual will need to strategically reposition themselves in response to those market changes. Managing and maintaining supplier relationships and responding to customer’s needs will be essential tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Planning and Demand Forecasting of ingredient and raw material needs
• Merchandising various commodities and taking positions
• Writing contracts that put our company in favorable positions versus competitors and the marketplace
• Sourcing new product suppliers and origins
• Complete market and competitor research and analysis
• Pursuing freight savings by creating competition and finding new haulers
• Filling customer orders by coordinating direct ship loads
• Resolve purchasing problems with vendors, suppliers, and programs, including defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

The Right Candidate:

• High level of detail to accurately process documents and write contracts related to the purchase and sale of commodities
• Demonstrate exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Thrive in fast pace, ever-changing environment
• Proficient in Windows based software programs, especially Excel
• Team oriented to support procurement, nutrition, and sales in sourcing product.

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at https://youtu.be/UONTNdszwY4 and www.kalmbachfeeds.com/.

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.