Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Leader to manage a team of procurement professionals and buyers involved in purchasing, receiving and inventory control.

You will ensure sourcing to delivery compliance with DFA policies and drive performance improvements across supplier networks. The role requires strong negotiation, leadership and analytical skills, with travel 5%-15% and responsibilities spanning budgeting, supplier selection and cross-functional collaboration to meet

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, supply chain management or related curriculum
• 5 to 8 years of procurement, purchasing, buyer, supply chain management, finance, or related experience with leadership attributes
• 1+ year of management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchasing process from sourcing to delivery, ensuring compliance with DFA policies
• Monitor and review purchase requisitions, supply sources, quotations, and purchase orders
• Expedite orders to match schedule changes
• Serve as escalation point for invoice issues and delivery problems
• Prepare regular reports highlighting procurement and inventory KPIs

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Leadership

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Leader to manage a team of procurement professionals and buyers involved in purchasing, receiving and inventory control.

You will ensure sourcing to delivery compliance with DFA policies and drive performance improvements across supplier networks. The role requires strong negotiation, leadership and analytical skills, with travel 5%-15% and responsibilities spanning budgeting, supplier selection and cross-functional collaboration to meet