Purchasing Manager- Commodity Buyer

Position Objective:To negotiate, purchase and handle logistics of all commodity and grain ingredients for the feed division in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.Position Responsibilities:Grain and Commodity Origination· Procure all bulk ingredients necessary to service full-line feed mill· Coordinate truck and rail transportation for incoming ingredients· Negotiate best price and terms with suppliers on ingredients and freight· Monitor daily inventories to coordinate timely delivery of incoming feedstuffs· Analyze local, domestic, and global industry information to make recommendations and purchasing decisions that maximize profitability and meet operational goals and objectivesRecordkeeping· Maintain daily grain positions· Maintain grain related records including contracts and settlements· Develop and maintain a working knowledge of grain industry requirementsPosition Requirements:· 4 year degree in Agriculture, Business or equivalent experience· 5 Years of experience in purchasing, trading, or merchandising· Working knowledge of commodity futures, options, and basis· Strong communication and organizational skills· Computer skills with knowledge of spreadsheets required· Valid divers license and clean driving record· Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist and lift/move objects up to 50lbsBenefit Highlights:Producers Cooperative offers a competitive pay scale and benefits package, which includes health insurance, generous 401(k) programs, paid vacation and holidays, and profit sharing.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayWeekends as neededExperience:Purchasing: 3 years (Required)Work Location: In person