Sr. Supervisor of Procurement - Independence, IA

Sr. Supervisor of Procurement - Independence, IA

OBJECTIVE:
Implement and execute a comprehensive program to procure and deliver cost effective feed ingredients to clientele

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

• Develop relationships with existing Pipestone nutrition clients and feed mills
• Receive client orders and create “Bill to ship to’s” for feed ingredients
• Build on existing relationships with ingredient suppliers
• Manage orders and accounts receivables for the business
• Acquire additional customers for the company
  

Supervisory Duties:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities within the Nutrition department in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education:
Bachelor's degree

Experience:
2 years feed ingredient/industry experience
Nutrition, accounting, customer relations experience

Work Environment:
Agricultural swine environment in rural areas
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
Gestation, farrowing and small swine care processes

Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements:
Must be able to work weekends
Must have reliable transportation to get to work and meetings