Purchasing Manager- Commodities

Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau Inc•Dayton, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for development and implementation of corporate strategies to achieve long-term growth and profitability in the Commodity Division. Responsible for integration of Supply Management, Marketing, and Communication functions to maximize effectiveness, support growth, and profitability. Assist in direct ship to the farm commodity feed sales and purchasing services for owner-members.Explore new strategic business opportunities, develop, and drive new innovations. This position reports to the Division Manager.

Requirements

Previous Purchasing experience required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience
Must be self-motivated and detail oriented
Must be a Team Player with excellent verbal and written communication skills with follow-up
Exceptional Customer Service

Nice To Haves

Accredited Purchasing Practitioner or willing to obtain

Responsibilities

Purchase goods that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
Assist in purchasing grains, commodities, and feed ingredients
Manage retail products as assigned
Use Epicor, Merchant AG, and Brill Formulation programs.
Review vendor invoices for accuracy in pricing and terms, follow-up on discrepancies.
Handle feed pricing and maintain feed manufacturing support software
Establish, build, and maintain relationships with suppliers
Maintain retail support system, including cost, retail, and inventory reports
Negotiate product, freight, and activity-based costs; schedule logistics
Handle customer orders both retail and wholesale
Invoice processing and customer billing
Monitor competition pricing of like products
Assist in marketing and advertising
Source new product lines, strategic relationships, and business opportunities for sales growth
Determine process improvements between retail stores and mills to improve purchasing, the order process, communications, marketing, and product improvements.
Maintain and produce reports as assigned
Review vendor invoices for accuracy in pricing and terms, follow-up on discrepancies.
Use Epicor, Merchant AG, and Brill Formulation programs.
Other duties as assigned