Supply Chain management / Buyer / Procurement

Manage commodity contracting and position management with wheat flour suppliers

Source basis and mill feed opportunities to support enterprise requirements

Negotiate transportation costs, supplier margins, and contract terms

Purchase assigned commodities according to quality specifications and market conditions

Serve as the primary contact for manufacturing facilities regarding contract administration and management

Manage all phases of contracts from entry through payment and resolution

Lead vendor setup procedures and supplier onboarding activities

Support supplier management programs and foster strategic supplier relationships

Perform margin analytics and cost modeling for key brands and procurement initiatives

Identify, develop, and execute cost reduction opportunities within the wheat flour category

Analyze commodity markets, grain flows, and supply and demand fundamentals to support purchasing strategies

Support derivative coverage reporting and commodity risk management activities

Utilize Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SAP, and internal systems to determine purchasing requirements and perform analysis

Participate in cross-functional projects and provide analytical support to the commodity procurement team

Develop expertise across procurement systems and become a super user of multiple platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required

2+ years of purchasing, procurement, commodity merchandising, supply chain, or related experience

Experience negotiating contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements

Analytical and quantitative skills with proficient math capabilities

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including algebraic formulas, lookup functions, cross-referencing, and Pivot Tables

Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems

Understanding of commodity markets, agricultural economics, grain merchandising, or supply chain fundamentals preferred

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization

Process development and project management skills

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and contract accuracy

Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Curiosity to analyze commodities, markets, and business processes in a thorough and disciplined manner.

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in commodity contracting, supplier management, and procurement processes, with a strong focus on analytical skills and cost reduction strategies. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP to support purchasing decisions and optimize supply chain operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commodity Contracting Management

Supplier Negotiation

Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

SAP Proficiency

Analytical and Quantitative Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Commodity Contracting

Cost Modeling

Margin Analytics

Process Development

Project Management

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Industry Keywords

Commodity Markets

Agricultural Economics

Grain Merchandising

Supply Chain Fundamentals

Procurement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SAP

Internal Systems

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