Buyer, Strategic Sourcing

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity in the Strategic Sourcing department. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing operations. In this role, you will purchase, distribute bids, source suppliers, materials, and equipment necessary to support the agriculture business units which include: Global Grain terminals, oilseed & sunflower processing plants, ethanol, and Ag Retail locations. This position is a hybrid schedule out of our global corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
2+ years of relevent purchasing and/or supply chain experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to influence and negotiate
Strong decision making skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Economics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Systems Engineering, Statistics (or related field).
Knowledge of Purchasing Best Business Practice, Math, & Ethics preferred
Purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
SAP, Ariba Network and/or Coupa experience

Responsibilities

Own purchasing process for the agriculture business units
Process purchase requisitions for capital, materials, and goods
Issue and maintain purchase orders
Review quotes, terms, and conditions of suppliers
Responsible for daily vendor communications
Review acknowledgements
Resolve discrepancies and communicate resolutions to requestors
Compile material required for Request for Quote (RFQ) packages for all departments within the agriculture business units
Complete information for vendor/price evaluations
Coordinate, issue, and review supplier scorecards
Review and coordinate monthly blanket purchases
Complete special projects as assigned by Sourcing department leadership team as needed
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.