Cattle Procurement Associate - 2027

cargill • Wichita, KS

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cargill is seeking a Cattle Procurement Associate who will be trained in various areas to develop skills and knowledge vital for a procurement leadership role. After training, the associate will be assigned a territory to lead, where they will purchase grain-fed cattle for Cargill's harvest facilities. This role provides exposure to operations workflow, meat processing production, food safety, and overall production management. The associate will gain knowledge in meat processing production, including process flow, yields, variances, USDA regulations, accounting, and information technologies. Additional training will be provided in people leadership, OSHA requirements, ergonomics, safety, HACCP, good manufacturing practices, coaching, and Human Resources practices. An in-depth general orientation will expose the associate to all facets of plant operations, equipping them with the necessary tools to schedule daily production, maintain live inventory, and purchase cattle from producers.

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Finance or related degree with graduation dates between December 2026 and August 2027
• Willing and able to relocate anywhere in the U.S. for assigned territory
• Basic understanding of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and live cattle trading activities
• Strong negotiation skills
• A desire and willingness to work around and with livestock producers
• Demonstrated strong conflict resolutions skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• Strong communication skills – written and oral

Nice To Haves

• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher based off a 4.0 scale
• Proficient in both English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Timely communication to producers and fellow employees involved with trading, transporting, harvesting and payment of cattle
• Maintain relationships with producers in the associate’s territory
• Accurately evaluate quality of cattle and enter estimates into procurement system
• Collect key industry certifications and documentation from producers and verify producer information is accurately represented in the procurement system

Benefits

• Medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level