Grain Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Houston, Mississippi, United States Kalmbach Feeds Inc. Full time
About the Role:

A key position within the Purchasing Team at Kalmbach Feeds offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's bottom line. This role requires effective collaboration between Purchasing, Nutrition, Operations, Pricing, and Marketing teams. As a Grain Procurement II, you will have the opportunity to identify new suppliers, sources, and logistics solutions based on market needs and opportunities.

This role focuses on purchasing grain from area farmers to be used in manufacturing feed. Daily tasks involve regular communication with farmer customers to discuss market factors and opportunities. Communication will primarily be over the phone, with face-to-face contact and relationship-building being essential skills. A strong understanding of the futures market and its mechanisms (futures, options, basis, spreads) is a valuable asset for this role. You will need to strategically position yourself in response to daily market changes, developing, managing, and selling various contracting strategies. Attention to detail is crucial for accurately tracking contracts and positions. Managing and maintaining supplier relationships and responding to customers' needs are essential tasks.

The Right Candidate:
  • Experienced in and understands futures, grain, and other related markets
  • Team-oriented to support procurement and nutrition in sourcing ingredients
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency
About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds is a leading provider of high-quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach, the company has a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family's traditional core values have guided the company's consistent success for six decades, making it a regional leader in the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer-automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at https://youtu.be/UONTNdszwY4 and www.kalmbachfeeds.com/.

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire

401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match

3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Competitive Compensation

On-Staff Life Coach

Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans

Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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