Senior Micro Ingredient Buyer

Job Description Job Description Description: Why Join the Rangen Group? As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority. The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions: Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer. Do you want endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand? We offer attractive market wages and top tier benefits! Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged? Would you value working in an environment where passion for quality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do? Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team? In this role, you will have full access and exposure to senior and executive leadership! If this sounds like a place that motivates you, we welcome you to apply! With our new leadership team onboard, we are reshaping the landscape and invite you to join an exciting ground floor opportunity. You will help us shape our future. Position Summary: The Senior Micro Ingredient Buyer is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and inventory management of micro-ingredients, additives, vitamins, trace minerals, and amino acids required for feed manufacturing. This high-impact role ensures uninterrupted production flow while optimizing costs, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring strict compliance with quality and food safety standards (FSMA, GFSI). This position reports to the Director of Sourcing. Requirements: What You'll Do: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Develop and execute sourcing strategies for micro-ingredients to ensure cost-effectiveness, supply continuity, and quality. Negotiate volume, pricing, payment terms, and contracts with suppliers for additives, vitamins, and minerals. Identify alternative, cost-saving ingredients or new suppliers to reduce total landed cost. Conduct market analysis to monitor pricing volatility, trends, and supply risks. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Manage key supplier relationships, conducting performance reviews (scorecards) on quality, delivery, and service. Audit and evaluate new potential suppliers through the company’s Vendor Qualification Program. Address and resolve supplier issues relating to shortages, damaged goods, or quality discrepancies. Inventory & Demand Management Coordinate with Production Planning to maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring zero stock outs and minimizing inventory holding costs. Manage inventory levels to align with shelf life, storage capacities, and production demand. Coordinate inter-facility transfers of raw materials. Quality & Compliance Ensure all procured ingredients meet internal specifications and regulatory requirements. Partner with the Food, Safety and Quality team to ensure proper certification and documentation (Certificate of Analysis, etc.). What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a strong preference for experience in feed, food, or additive manufacturing. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., JDE) and Microsoft Excel. Solid understanding of ingredient procurement, commodity pricing, and supply chain logistics for animal feed manufacturing. Proven ability to negotiate and manage high-value contracts. Strong analytical skills to analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Ability to work cross-functionally with QA, R&D, and Production teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members. What Makes You a Great Fit: Advanced analytical skills: ability to collect and analyze data and problem-solve Strong written and verbal communication skills Cross-functional team member who has a passion for animal nutrition Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, etc.)