Remote Dairy Farm Relationships & Procurement Manager

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Education reimbursement options

Job summary

Lactalis USA is hiring a Farm Relationships & Procurement Manager to lead direct milk producer recruitment, on-farm programs, and sustainable sourcing across the dairy portfolio. This remote role in New York requires coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to improve milk quality, animal welfare, and supply chain efficiency.

You will develop relationships with farms, oversee program implementation, and advance certifications such as FARM and Cow Signals, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; or equivalent experience with a minimum of five years in related role.
• Experience building and managing direct milk supplier relationships and on-farm programs.
• Knowledge of dairy sustainability, animal welfare, and food safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding of direct milk producers.
• Develop and manage milk sourcing strategy across Lactalis USA units.
• Coordinate with procurement and operations on route planning and delivery changes.
• Support farm-level CSR initiatives and on-farm audits.
• Promote certifications such as FARM and Cow Signals training.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Farm relationships

Project management

Communication

Dairy industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Agricultural studies or animal science preferred

Job description

Lactalis USA is hiring a Farm Relationships & Procurement Manager to lead direct milk producer recruitment, on-farm programs, and sustainable sourcing across the dairy portfolio. This remote role in New York requires coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to improve milk quality, animal welfare, and supply chain efficiency.

You will develop relationships with farms, oversee program implementation, and advance certifications such as FARM and Cow Signals, with occasional travel.