Remote Senior Purchasing Specialist - Animal Nutrition

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Topeka (KS); Teletrabalho; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CHS Inc. is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to consolidate sourcing for feed ingredients across the U.S.

This remote role emphasizes strong negotiation, supplier evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, cost-effective supply for CHS’s animal nutrition operations. Candidates should have extensive purchasing experience, knowledge of ERP systems, and the ability to build durable relationships with vendors and plant teams.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, purchasing and commodity trading/merchandising.
• Advanced knowledge of Purchasing Best Business Practice, Math, & Ethics.
• Manufacturing purchasing experience, preferably within the animal nutrition industry.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Strong decision-making skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Teams)
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Animal Science/ Nutrition, Ag Business, Ag economics, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Responsabilidades

• Review, analyze and select the best sources of supply, and select vendors based off that information.
• Negotiate prices, terms and delivery of feed ingredients to keep our customers’ orders in full and on time.
• Evaluate alternative sources of supply and vendors, paying attention to quality and specifications of ingredients sourced. Create purchase orders and contracts when applicable.
• Responsible for placing orders with vendors and completing purchase orders in the ERP.
• Contact vendors with any quality discrepancies and address issues quickly.
• Communicate ingredient supply issues to other business functions along with the Purchasing manager to help with communication and reformulation efforts.
• Work closely with Global Grain Marketing personnel to leverage our scale and other product lines to reduce our cost of goods.
• Build strong working relationships with Plant Managers and Production Teams.
• Must have prior experience and knowledge of the feed industry, ingredient purchasing and logistics, relative value merchandising, and working knowledge of formulation activities.
• Develop purchasing strategies for ingredients responsible for.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Conhecimentos

Supply chain

Negotiation

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Formação académica

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Animal Science / Nutrition, Ag Business, Ag Economics or related field

Ferramentas

ERP system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

CHS Inc. is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to consolidate sourcing for feed ingredients across the U.S.

This remote role emphasizes strong negotiation, supplier evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, cost-effective supply for CHS’s animal nutrition operations. Candidates should have extensive purchasing experience, knowledge of ERP systems, and the ability to build durable relationships with vendors and plant teams.