Senior Buyer - Muscatine, United States - Engage Partners

    Engage Partners
    Engage Partners Muscatine, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Ingredient Sourcing Manager

    Full Time Employment (On-site)

    Muscatine, Iowa

    EDUCATION:

    • Bachelor's degree required (preferred in Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent related discipline)

    EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

    • 10 or more years of experience in purchasing
    • Strong knowledge and understanding of the marketplace and the micro feed ingredients that are purchased including sourcing vitamins and minerals.
    • Able to align commodities decisions with strategic goals for the Corporation
    • Ability to write and interpret business reports, documents and information
    • Highly effective communication, and ability to understand impact to others on complex business needs
    • Ability to engage, communication and influence all stakeholders (internal and external) and establish trust and credibility with business unit leaders and other functional stakeholders
    • Analytical and problem solving skills and ability to act independently
    • Positive attitude and that ability to work with a sense of urgency in fast paced, autonomous environment

    TRAVEL:

    • 30% domestic and international travel is required