Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Schwartz Farms•Sleepy Eye, MN

19h

About The Position

The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the procurement, inventory, warehouse, and vendor services functions to ensure the reliable, efficient, and cost-effective supply of products and services supporting Schwartz Farms operations in a manner that reflects the values of Schwartz Farms. As a trusted, collaborative partner to production and operations, this role ensures the right products, services and resources are available when and where they are needed. This position leads the development of sourcing strategies, develops strong supplier and vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, oversees disciplined warehouse operations and inventory practices, ultimately providing responsive service and support to the team. Through disciplined execution and a commitment to excellence, this leader will continuously improve procurement practices, inventory management, warehouse operations, and vendor performance. The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager works with the team responsible for purchasing administration, product receiving and shipping, inventory management, warehouse organization, and supply chain coordination. This individual creates clarity, develops people, promotes accountability, and builds a culture focused on service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Agriculture, Operations Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
5–8 years of progressively responsible procurement, inventory, warehouse, and/or supply chain experience.
Experience negotiating supplier contracts and service agreements.
Experience managing inventories across multiple locations.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Experience with project and change management.
Bilingual: English and Spanish speaking preferred.

Nice To Haves

Agricultural or livestock operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Build an engaged, values driven team through coaching and development, establishing clear expectations and accountability (including standard operating procedures) and ongoing cross-training to ensure uninterrupted service.
Collaborate with Regional Managers and the Accounting team to fulfill company priorities and departmental objectives.
Utilize KPIs and dashboards to monitor cost and service performance.
Manage financial performance of the department through the development of budgets, monitoring monthly spending and identifying cost savings.
Support capital planning for warehouse facilities and equipment.
Develop company-wide procurement strategies for projects and stock inventory that ensures timely, safe, bio-secure delivery and optimizes cost, quality, and service.
Build long-term partnerships with suppliers and distributors to deliver competitive sourcing and preferred customer support, prioritizing geographically local businesses where competitive.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, rebates, payment terms, warranties, and service agreements.
Monitor supplier performance and partnering to resolve unmet expectations.
Maintain awareness of market conditions, pricing trends, allocations, shortages, and supply risks and developing contingency sourcing plans and approved product substitutions.
Standardize products where appropriate to improve purchasing leverage and operational consistency.
Analyze inventory consumption, trends, and demand forecasts to establish stocking guidelines, reorder points, par levels and emergency provisions for farms and warehouse locations, and minimize obsolete, excess and slow-moving inventory.
Develop inventory strategies that balance service levels with inventory investment.
Establish and maintain proper product sanitation, storage and rotation (FIFO) processes.
Maintain safe, clean and organized facilities.
Ensure accurate, efficient receiving, inspection and shipping procedures.
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories.
Ensure inventory transactions support traceability and accurate financial reporting.
Source and manage vendors providing services to Schwartz Farms operations including owned and operated farms, offices, feed mills, warehouses, truck washes, and owned residential properties.
Negotiate service agreements and pricing, identifying opportunities to drive improvements in service and cost.
Ensure vendors meet contractual, insurance, and compliance requirements.
Develop service expectations and measurable performance standards.
Collaborate with Regional Managers and respective department leaders to monitor and resolve service issues.