Strategic Commodity Buyer - Sourcing & Contracts

Kalmbach Feeds Inc.; Upper Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds, a producer of high-quality livestock nutrition, is seeking a Buyer I to manage ingredient and raw material procurement. The role interfaces with Nutrition, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Production to align supply strategies with market opportunities.

The successful candidate will develop supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and identify new sources to support competitive positioning in a dynamic agricultural market.

Qualifications

• Must have strong detail orientation for contract processing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient with Windows-based software, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Demand Forecasting of ingredient and raw material needs.
• Merchandising commodities and taking positions.
• Writing contracts to secure favorable positions.
• Sourcing new product suppliers and origins.
• Competitive market and supplier research and analysis.
• Pursuing freight savings by creating competition among haulers.
• Coordinating direct ship loads to fill customer orders.
• Resolve purchasing problems with vendors and quality control personnel.

Skills

Supply chain management

Strategic sourcing

Excel

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Contract formation

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kalmbach Feeds, a producer of high-quality livestock nutrition, is seeking a Buyer I to manage ingredient and raw material procurement. The role interfaces with Nutrition, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Production to align supply strategies with market opportunities.

The successful candidate will develop supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and identify new sources to support competitive positioning in a dynamic agricultural market.