Grain Procurement

Kalmbach Feeds Inc•Upper Sandusky, OH

About The Position

About the Role: A position within the Purchasing Team at Kalmbach Feeds is an engaging opportunity that allows an individual to have a real impact on the company’s bottom line. This position will require interface between Nutrition, Sales, Pricing, Marketing, and Production. The Grain Procurement position will have the opportunity to identify new suppliers, new sources, and new ingredients based upon nutritional needs and opportunities that arise. The Grain Procurement role will focus on purchasing grain from area farmers to be used in manufacturing feed. Daily tasks include regular communication with farm customers to discuss market factors and opportunities. Communication will primarily be over the phone. Additionally, face to face contact and the ability to build key relationships is important in the position. A strong understanding of the futures market and how the various mechanisms work (futures, options, basis, spreads) is a strong attribute to this role. The individual will need to strategically position themselves in response to daily market changes. This position will develop, manage, and sell various contracting strategies. Attention to detail is needed to keep and accurately track contracts and positions. Managing and maintaining supplier relationships and responding to customers’ needs will be essential tasks. Who you are: Experienced in and understands grain markets and other related markets Team oriented to support purchasing and nutrition in the sourcing of new product suppliers and origins. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation skills. Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency to manage inventories to avoid outages. About the Company: Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at https://youtu.be/UONTNdszwY4 and www.kalmbachfeeds.com/ . Kalmbach Feeds Offers: Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance Competitive Compensation On Staff Life Coach Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Requirements

Experienced in and understands grain markets and other related markets
Team oriented to support purchasing and nutrition in the sourcing of new product suppliers and origins.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Detail oriented with a high sense of urgency to manage inventories to avoid outages.
A strong understanding of the futures market and how the various mechanisms work (futures, options, basis, spreads) is a strong attribute to this role.

Responsibilities

Purchasing grain from area farmers to be used in manufacturing feed.
Regular communication with farm customers to discuss market factors and opportunities.
Build key relationships.
Strategically position themselves in response to daily market changes.
Develop, manage, and sell various contracting strategies.
Accurately track contracts and positions.
Managing and maintaining supplier relationships and responding to customers’ needs