Ingredient Sourcing / Buyer

Location

Salisbury, MD | United States

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales, and we are among the nation’s Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there’s more………Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!

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Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking an Ingredient Sourcing / Buyer for our Animal Nutrition division in Salisbury, Maryland.

The primary objective of the Ingredient Sourcing / Buyer is to manage the procurement of feed ingredients, ensuring a cost-effective and consistent supply for the Animal Nutrition division. Responsibilities include soliciting offers, negotiating with vendors, and providing market analysis for strategic contracting and least-cost formulation. Additionally, this role involves forecasting supply chain needs, managing operational requirements, and accurate entry of trades, contracts, and load orders for both reporting and execution. A key aspect is to significantly contribute to the division's bottom line profitability through efficient procurement and supply chain management.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement and Vendor Negotiation : Solicit offers from approved vendors for ingredients and negotiate the best purchase prices. Utilize demand projections to strategically execute trades, aligning procurement with facility needs.
• Data Management and Systematic Entry : Accurately enter and manage purchase orders, contracts, load orders, and other relevant data in the purchasing system. Maintain meticulous records for operational transparency and accountability.
• Market Analysis and Procurement Strategy : Keep track of historical and projected price trends to inform procurement decisions. Provide insights for strategic contracting and least-cost formulation, contributing to cost-effective procurement practices.
• Cost Management and Logistics Optimization : Actively monitor and seek solutions to reduce logistics costs related to dwell, demurrage, and detention. Implement strategies to enhance efficiency and minimize expenses in the supply chain.
• Safety, Compliance, and Flexibility : Ensure all activities comply with safety guidelines and company policies. Remain adaptable to perform a variety of tasks as assigned by the supervisor, demonstrating flexibility in responding to the dynamic needs of the division.

Minimum Education

• BA/BS in Business, Ag Business, Animal Science, Ag Business Management OR similar field, OR demonstrated industry related experience.

Experience Requirements

• 5 – 10 Years previous experience procuring feed ingredients for animal nutrition.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Able to move freely throughout the facility to include climbing vertical heights (0-50’)

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (0 - 100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity (0 - 100%), noise (50db - 100db), and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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