Remote Farm Partnerships & Procurement Manager

Lactalis USA Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off from day one

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Manager, Farm Relationships & Procurement, who will have the ability to work Remote in Western NY.

The Farm Relationship Manager supports Lactalis USA's milk sourcing strategy by fostering strong relationships with dairy producers and supporting on-farm initiatives that align with sustainability, animal welfare, milk quality, and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred; or equivalent experience to include a minimum of five years in related roles.
• Majors in agricultural studies or animal science are preferred.
• 3+ years related industry experience is required; experience with farms is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of the milk sourcing strategy as an active participant on internal milk sourcing team dedicated to milk quality, on-farm sustainability, cost performance, and service level.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of new direct milk producers based on regional and milk type needs (Organic, Conventional, NGMO).
• Foster strong communication and relationships with producers addressing Animal Welfare, Sustainability, and CSR initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective farmers who fit Lactalis USA direct milk supply sourcing criteria.
• Support transitions from Conventional to Organic systems and growth of Organic dairy production.
• Coordinate with procurement operations to adjust routes and delivery times as needed.
• Be a subject matter expert on food safety and quality, aligning with PMO and plant protocols.
• Assist PR, Marketing, and Communications teams in promoting Lactalis USA direct supply farm relationships.
• Lead initiatives on animal care and carbon footprint reduction with the CSR team.
• Develop programs leveraging dairy cattle nutrition to improve feed efficiency and milk productivity.
• Obtain FAR M and Cow Signals certifications as part of ongoing program requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Majors in agricultural studies or animal science

Job description

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Manager, Farm Relationships & Procurement, who will have the ability to work Remote in Western NY.

The Farm Relationship Manager supports Lactalis USA's milk sourcing strategy by fostering strong relationships with dairy producers and supporting on-farm initiatives that align with sustainability, animal welfare, milk quality, and supply chain efficiency.