Senior Ingredient Buyer - Remote (Animal Nutrition)

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a Senior Ingredient Buyer to manage purchasing for feed ingredients across the United States. The role emphasizes supplier analysis, negotiation, and coordination with production teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in supply chain, procurement, or merchandising, and a preferred Bachelor's in related fields. This is a remote opportunity with potential travel for supplier meetings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, purchasing and commodity trading/ merchandising.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Animal Science / Nutrition / Ag Business / Ag economics / Business / Logistics / Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Pre-employment screening may be required for the position, including drug and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and select the best sources of supply and vendors.
• Negotiate prices, terms and delivery of feed ingredients to keep customer orders in full and on time.
• Create purchase orders and contracts; place orders with vendors in the ERP.
• Communicate ingredient supply issues to other functions and Purchasing manager.
• Collaborate with Global Grain Marketing to leverage scale and reduce cost of goods.
• Build strong relationships with Plant Managers and Production Teams.
• Develop purchasing strategies for ingredients.
• Maintain safety culture and follow safety policies.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Purchasing

Commodity trading

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred in Animal Science / Nutrition / Ag Business / Ag Economics / Business / Logistics / Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Teams)

Job description

CHS Inc. is seeking a Senior Ingredient Buyer to manage purchasing for feed ingredients across the United States. The role emphasizes supplier analysis, negotiation, and coordination with production teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in supply chain, procurement, or merchandising, and a preferred Bachelor's in related fields. This is a remote opportunity with potential travel for supplier meetings.