Commodity Sourcing Manager

Actus Nutrition•Eden Prairie, MN

7h•$80,000

About The Position

At Actus Nutrition , our focus is to create high quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates. The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program. The Commodity Sourcing Manager role requires a diverse set of skills and is responsible for purchasing a wide array of non-correlated commodities. The primary function of this role is to ensure raw material purchases are right sized and competitively costed to the current market. You will be responsible for guiding the business’s strategic supply chain and advising sales on market dynamics to better inform pricing decisions. This role will work closely with operations, transportation, sales and risk management.

Requirements

Excellent excel capabilities.
Experience designing and leveraging excel modes to communicate financial information and streamline workflows.
2+ years of prior purchasing experience required
Experience importing commodities either directly or through strategic partnerships.
Experience with bulk logistics - ships, rail, and trucks.
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of Material Requirements Planning
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Oral and written with internal and external business partners
Project management and multi-tasking ability

Responsibilities

Manage weekly purchasing of fats, oils, and fatty acids to support production needs
Coordinate purchasing schedules and communicate with suppliers and internal teams
Monitor market conditions to support optimal pricing decisions
Manage weekly procurement of animal and vegetable protein for animal feed
Source synthetic amino acids and specialty chemicals, ensuring cost, quality, and supply continuity
Leverage market and supply chain insights to support risk management and sales teams
Identify and help mitigate cost and supply risks related to ingredient markets
Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement and operational efficiency