Prepared Foods Raw Material Buyer

Pilgrim's • Greeley, CO

2d • $92,000 - $112,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Raw Material Buyer for Pilgrims that reports on site to the corporate office in Greeley, Colorado . Assists Raw Material Procurement Manager in securing products to meet Prepared Foods production planning requirements . This position works closely with internal and external parties to ensure supply of raw materials is in place to satisfy requirements. Able to deliver efficient, effective, and flexible solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five to seven years of industry experience, preferably in Fresh Sales, meat sourcing, or a related field.
• Strong ability to build consensus and alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Highly developed analytical skills with strong relationship-building, collaboration, and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to shift between mid–long-term strategic planning and near-term tactical execution.
• Strong organizational skills with high commitment to follow-through, enthusiasm, and motivation.
• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Comfort with fast-paced decision-making, change, and flexibility.
• Knowledge of Excel, SAP, or other ERP software preferred.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations
• Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
• The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practices involving policies, processes, and procedures aligned to our vision and strategy to aid and improve operational performance
• Ensure scheduling strategies and processes effectively support raw material supply needs for production while optimizing costs.
• Take ownership of sourcing issues, including over/under deliveries, and manage events that could impact production.
• Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions and provide feedback while collaborating closely with finished goods planning and procurement.
• Partner with the Raw Material Planning team to ensure contingency plans are developed and maintained.
• Design, develop, and implement flexible solutions to improve business efficiency, drive process improvement, add value, mitigate risks, and address operational challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Ensure professional, consistent raw material purchasing processes are applied throughout the business.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Investigate and implement system enhancement initiatives.
• Work closely with Co-Packers to issue purchase orders, manage delivery discrepancies, and support payment processes.
• Maintain responsibility for minimizing business liabilities and reducing raw material waste.
• Ensure strategic and operational information, metrics, and reports are readily available and distributed as needed.
• Report on KPI achievement, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and ensure on-time delivery of raw materials to production facilities, avoiding disruption.
• Lead communication efforts with internal teams and suppliers to ensure transparency regarding raw material availability.
• Develop positive relationships with suppliers and maintain regular communication regarding orders, market conditions, and industry trends.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review product change requests, assess planning impact, and provide effective solutions.
• Support new business initiatives and projects by contributing to review meetings and change management processes.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships ensuring demand is met through reliable, on-time delivery.
• Design and implement supplier-facing processes that drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in supplier assessments, assist with sourcing efforts, resolve supplier concerns, and evaluate performance in collaboration with Procurement.
• Contribute to supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure raw material requirements are clearly communicated and achieved.
• Work closely with the Purchasing team to leverage and maximize purchasing strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k) : company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $92,000-$ 112,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees