Senior Buyer - Micro Ingredients

Nutreco • Indianapolis, IN

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Purpose — Feeding the Future. Role: Senior Buyer – Procurement (Selko US, BUNA, TNUS) Location: Indianapolis, IN (Selko USA) or Highland, IL (Companion Animal) Hours/Shift: Full Time / Permanent Vacancy Type: Replacement. Step into a high‑impact procurement role where your work directly supports our mission of Feeding the Future. As a Senior Buyer with Trouw Nutrition, a part of Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, you’ll help ensure that sustainable, high‑quality feed reaches a growing world population. Based in Indianapolis, IN or Highland, IL, you will Own our raw‑material sourcing strategy, securing cost‑effective, reliable, and high‑quality ingredients that keep our production and supply chain running at their best. You’ll Own supplier partnerships, Own category performance, and Own continuous improvement, collaborating with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Commercial, and Global Procurement to strengthen our sourcing capabilities across key ingredient categories. Join us and help shape the future of procurement at Trouw Nutrition. Own your direction. Own your development. Own your path.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 – 10 years of procurement or sourcing experience, ideally in companion animal, livestock, or aquaculture industries.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Effective negotiation and supplier‑relationship management skills.
• Strong communication abilities and comfort working cross‑functionally.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally knowledge of and experience with the relevant categories

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end sourcing and supplier management to ensure reliable, cost‑effective supply that supports our production and business goals.
• Source and secure raw materials aligned with production, quality, and business needs
• Build and manage supplier relationships, leading negotiations across price, terms, and service
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and spend to drive cost savings and manage risk
• Partner cross‑functionally (Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Commercial) to ensure continuity of supply
• Translate forecast, demand, and plant requirements into clear sourcing and supplier actions
• Lead contract management, supplier onboarding, and maintain accurate procurement data
• Drive supplier performance, address issues proactively, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with global procurement teams while ensuring strong local execution at the plant level
• Own category strategy and lead long‑term sourcing plans for key ingredient categories.
• Drive high‑value supplier negotiations to secure cost‑effective, reliable, and high‑quality supply.
• Lead procurement improvement initiatives that enhance processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide market insights that influence business decisions and support broader commercial and operational strategy.
• Act as a key partner across Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams, shaping decisions that impact production and supply continuity.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
• Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior