Senior Procurement 1 (Sourcing Generalist)
This position is responsible for growing and managing our Soybean Meal Risk program. The role, as part of a team, manages soybean meal risk for with approximately 90 feed mills. The individual will play a critical role in guiding and executing soybean meal risk strategy to both internal and external players. The position is responsible for building new customers and maintaining existing relationships The position works cross functionally within the NutraBlend risk management business division working closely with both the Direct Ship team and the Central Plants team. Strong knowledge of soybean meal markets – both futures and flat price, S&D, negotiation skills and the ability to think and react quickly are necessary for success in this position. Exceptional oral and written skills along with strong organizational skills are required.
Required Experience
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Bachelor’s degree
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3+ years of experience trading agriculture products with direct responsibility for performance
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Ability to build strong relationships and earn the confidence of our stakeholders
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Experience with merchandising of agricultural products
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team
Preferred Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in agriculture
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5+ years of experience trading agriculture products with direct responsibility for performance
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Experience with building new relationships and customer base
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Experience with managing people
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High level of written and oral skills
This position will travel up to 30% of the time
Hours: 1st shift; 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Salary: $91,120 - $136,680
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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What We Do
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners.
Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.