Job Description
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