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 OriginationProcure all bulk ingredients necessary to service full-line feed millCoordinate truck and rail transportation for incoming ingredientsNegotiate best price and terms with suppliers on ingredients and freightMonitor daily inventories to coordinate timely delivery of incoming feedstuffsAnalyze local, domestic, and global industry information to make recommendations and purchasing decisions that maximize profitability and meet operational goals and objectives  RecordkeepingMaintain daily grain positionsMaintain grain related records including contracts and settlementsDevelop and maintain a working knowledge of grain industry requirements  Position Requirements:4 year degree in Agriculture, Business or equivalent experience5 Years of experience in purchasing, trading, or merchandisingWorking knowledge of commodity futures, options, and basisStrong communication and organizational skillsComputer skills with knowledge of spreadsheets requiredValid divers license and clean driving recordMust be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist and lift/move objects up to 50lbs  Benefit 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-time  Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance  Schedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayWeekends as needed  Experience:Purchasing: 3 years (Required)Work Location: In person