Purchasing Intern

Kalmbach Feeds; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

On Staff Life Coach

Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds is seeking a highly perceptive team member for the Purchasing department, capable of relating to internal and external customers at all levels. The role emphasizes attention to detail, a pleasant disposition, and sensitivity to customer needs and company reputation.

The candidate will streamline supplier documentation, evaluate suppliers, and maintain a comprehensive supplier map while ensuring accurate ingredient specifications in bid processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in business-related field (e.g., Business Administration, Agribusiness, SCM, Operations).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication abilities.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive disposition.

Responsibilities

• Streamline ingredient sheets, approved supplier forms and audit SDS documents.
• Systematically evaluate and catalogue suppliers to create an approved supplier library.
• Perform a detailed evaluation and cataloguing of suppliers to map all approved U.S. suppliers.
• Review and update specifications for all ingredients in bid processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Proficient in Windows

Education

Pursuing degree in Business Admin

Tools

Windows

Job description

The Kalmbach Feeds Purchasing team requires an extremely perceptive person, who can relate to both internal and external customers at all levels. The successful contributing team member in this role will utilize their pleasant disposition, and strong attention to detail daily. As unique situations present themselves, the successful candidate must be sensitive to customer needs, corporate goals, team member goodwill and company reputation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Streamline ingredient sheets, approved supplier forms and audit SDS documents
• Systematically evaluate and catalogue suppliers to create an approved supplier library.
• Perform a detailed evaluation and cataloguing of suppliers to develop a comprehensive map of all approved U.S. suppliers
• Review and update the specifications for all ingredients acquired or included in bid processes.

The Right Candidate:

• Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or other related field of study
• Reliable with strong work ethic and positive disposition
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient in windows-based software programs

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:

• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach

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.