Crop Protection Procurement Lead

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative in Indianapolis is looking for a Crop Protection Procurement Lead to develop sourcing strategies for crop protection products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of procurement experience. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The company offers health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off, supporting both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement or crop protection.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for agricultural chemicals.
• Procurement/supply chain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and negotiation activities for crop protection products.
• Build relationships with U.S. and international suppliers.
• Oversee inventory planning and logistics.
• Monitor supplier performance and expand/diversify supplier base to mitigate risk.
• Partner with regulatory teams to ensure labels, sourcing, and registrations meet EPA and global guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance

Global sourcing

Decision making

Risk management

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Procurement/supply chain certifications

Job description

Crop Protection Procurement Lead page is loaded## Crop Protection Procurement Leadlocations: Indianapolis, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102962**Job Description****Overview:**The Crop Protection Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for active ingredients (AIs), formulations, raw materials, and finished goods within the crop protection portfolio. This role ensures reliable supply, cost optimization, supplier performance, regulatory alignment, and strong cross-functional collaboration.**Duties and Responsibilities:**Include but are not limited to:**Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership*** Lead procurement and negotiation activities for technical AIs, finished goods, and raw materials across the crop protection portfolio.* Develop and implement sourcing strategies that ensure cost efficiency, consistent product quality, and supply security.* Optimize supply alliances and value chains, identifying global sourcing opportunities and competitive positioning.* Support lifecycle management strategies, including prioritization and coordination of global registrations (where applicable).**Supplier & Stakeholder Management*** Build and maintain relationships with key U.S. and international suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and performance.* Expand and diversify the supplier base to reduce single‐source risk and enhance flexibility.* Collaborate with commercial, regulatory, logistics, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment across product needs and timelines.**Supply Chain & Inventory Oversight*** Oversee inventory planning, movement, logistics, and coordination with supply chain partners to meet customer and regulatory requirements.* Work with internal procurement teams to manage ending inventories, loyalty programs, and other supply/demand balancing activities.**Regulatory & Compliance*** Partner with regulatory teams to ensure that labels, sourcing, and product registrations meet EPA and global regulatory guidelines.* Monitor geopolitical, climate, and regulatory changes that may impact supply strategy.**Market Intelligence & Business Insights*** Lead market intelligence efforts focused on agricultural inputs, competitive dynamics, and global supply trends.* Identify emerging risks, opportunities, and cost‐saving initiatives within the crop protection supply market.**Skills and Qualifications:*** Strong negotiation, sourcing, and supplier management skills* Experience with regulatory requirements for agricultural chemicals* Global sourcing and risk management experience* Demonstrate essential abilities including communications, customer focus, and decision making**Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field* Minimum 3 years’ experience of procurement or crop protection experience* Procurement/supply chain certifications* Valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.At Keystone Cooperative, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include:* **Health & Wellness**: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.* **Financial Security**: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.* **Paid Time Off**: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.* **Career Growth**: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.* **Employee Discounts & Perks**: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.Join a team that invests in you—personally and professionally!