Remote Farm Relationships & Procurement Manager

Lactalis American Group; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plan contributions

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a Manager, Farm Relationships & Procurement to lead direct milk supply initiatives from Western NY. This role focuses on building strong dairy producer relationships, improving on-farm sustainability, and aligning with company values on quality and CSR.

The role involves recruiting farms, coordinating with procurement, and supporting programs across Lactalis USA’s business units. Extended hours and occasional travel may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related industry experience
• Experience working on farms is highly preferred
• Experience in the food or dairy industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of the milk sourcing strategy on the internal milk sourcing team.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of new direct milk producers based on regional needs.
• Foster relationships with producers addressing Animal Welfare and Sustainability initiatives.
• Support farm programs and supplier performance metrics across units.
• Coordinate with procurement to adjust routes and delivery times.

Skills

3+ years related industry experience

Experience working on farms

Experience in food/dairy industry a +

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Majors in agricultural studies or animal science preferred

Job description

Lactalis USA is seeking a Manager, Farm Relationships & Procurement to lead direct milk supply initiatives from Western NY. This role focuses on building strong dairy producer relationships, improving on-farm sustainability, and aligning with company values on quality and CSR.

The role involves recruiting farms, coordinating with procurement, and supporting programs across Lactalis USA’s business units. Extended hours and occasional travel may be required as projects demand.