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Feed Ingredients Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Wayne-Sanderson Farms Full time
Job Title: Feed Ingredients Procurement Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Feed Ingredients Procurement Specialist to join our team at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. 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 to ensure consistent quality and price competitiveness.
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure best pricing and terms.
  • 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.
  • Oversee logistics coordination for inbound pipeline and shipping instructions.
  • 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.

Language: English (en-US)