Feed Ingredient Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Oakwood, Georgia, United States Wayne-Sanderson Farms Full time
Job Title: Feed Ingredient Buyer

At Wayne-Sanderson Farms, we are seeking a highly skilled Feed Ingredient Buyer to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement of all raw materials, including corn and soybean, for our proprietary feed blends.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for bulk feed ingredients, ensuring consistent quality and price competitiveness.
  • Lead negotiations for best pricing and terms with suppliers.
  • Ensure adequate inventory levels to meet production demand across multiple mill locations.
  • Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with trading partners, brokers, producers, and freight providers (rail, barge, trucking).
  • Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of feed ingredients to mill locations.
  • Oversee logistics coordination for inbound pipeline and shipping instructions.
  • Oversee and manage demurrage and delayed delivery costs, reporting downstream consequences to senior management.
  • Handle and oversee the soybean meal claims process, reporting unexpected variances as needed.
  • Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure consistent supplier performance.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the procurement team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and cost efficiency.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, procurement, agriculture, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum five (5) years' experience in agricultural commodity procurement.
  • Understanding of agricultural commodity price risk management and derivative hedging (feedstock) within Agricultural Processing and Trading.
  • Experience in managing dynamic business environments, where price stability, supply availability, and potential business outcomes are under continuous pressure and change.
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and written, with all levels of the organization and with external organizations/vendors in a timely and professional manner.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage projects while maintaining a high attention to detail.
  • Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative with a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a diverse team environment.
  • Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  • Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred.
  • Ability to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective manner while ensuring confidential information is relayed only on a need-to-know basis.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail.
  • Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level, and a strong sense of urgency.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to travel 10-15% when required.

At Wayne-Sanderson Farms, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

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