Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Schwartz Farms, Inc.•Sleepy Eye, MN

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

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Agriculture, Operations Management, Engineering or related field preferred
Agricultural or livestock operations experience preferred
Bilingual: English and Spanish speaking 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 partner to resolve unmet expectations
Maintain awareness of market conditions, pricing trends, allocations, shortages, and supply risks and develop 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
Support local businesses where possible, 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