Buyer Commodity

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

SUMMARY: This position will report to the Associate Director of Commodity Purchasing and assist with procurement and logistics of truck supplied feed grains to Tyson feed mills. This position will require someone with a broad understanding of grain markets, supply chain execution, and working in a physical procurement team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Ag Business, Economics or Ag production.
Experience: 1+ years of merchandising preferred
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; will represent Tyson while interfacing with other Tyson team members and external parties.
Computer Skills: Requires standard computer skills and experience with Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
Special Skills: A general understanding of the agriculture transportation system in the U.S. will be required to assist in making decisions; understanding the fundamentals of supply and demand and how these factors influence price levels for grain complex.
Supervisory: No
Travel: 3 – 5 trips per year
Position does not provide sponsorship benefits.
Please provide resume for consideration.
Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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Responsibilities

Executing the purchase to pay process for feed grain deliveries to Tyson feed mills.
Supplying grain in the most cost-effective way for assigned feed mills.
Ability to execute and manage multiple types of grain procurement contracts including fixed priced, basis only, and HTA contracts.
Ability to manage both a FOB and delivered position to maximize supply chain security.
Promoting the Tyson LGS Program to maximize the effectiveness of the company’s grain presence with local farmers and communities.
Promoting Tyson LGS Sustain Program
Developing and maintaining relationships with farmers and feed mill managers
Resolution of customer/contract disputes
Maintaining effective customer relationships with vendors including producers, mill operations, resellers, and brokers
Contract management and data entry
Coordinating truck deliveries with the rail grain procurement team
Maintaining a thorough knowledge of fundamental grain markets and logistics values including rail, truck freight, and barge freight valuations
Innovative and critical thinking
Develop and maintain Tyson presence in local mill communities while working to increase origination opportunities outside core regions.