Senior Feed Ingredient Sourcing Leader

waynefarms; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Oakwood, GA is seeking a Feed Ingredient Buyer to develop and execute sourcing strategies for bulk ingredients like corn and soybean meal across our mills. This senior role independently guides supplier negotiations and multimodal inbound logistics to balance cost, quality, inventory, and continuity of supply.

The role partners with producers, brokers, and transportation providers to optimize total delivered cost, resolve complex logistics issues, and ensure reliable ingredient

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for corn, soybean meal, and other bulk feed ingredients.
• Manage the inbound supply pipeline for feed ingredients across mill locations and coordinate logistics.
• Establish and maintain relationships with producers, brokers, suppliers, and transportation providers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate terms to balance cost, quality, and reliability.
• Provide leadership on market analysis, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Wayne Farms in Oakwood, GA is seeking a Feed Ingredient Buyer to develop and execute sourcing strategies for bulk ingredients like corn and soybean meal across our mills. This senior role independently guides supplier negotiations and multimodal inbound logistics to balance cost, quality, inventory, and continuity of supply.

The role partners with producers, brokers, and transportation providers to optimize total delivered cost, resolve complex logistics issues, and ensure reliable ingredient