Procurement Specialist

Build Something New at Country Dairy Help Us Build the Purchasing System for Our Next Stage of Growth Country Dairy is growing—and we're looking for someone who wants to help us build something that doesn't currently exist. We are a family-owned dairy company with a unique operation that includes our farm, dairy processing, packaging, distribution, retail, and more. Today, purchasing is primarily handled by individual managers within their departments. That has worked as we've grown to where we are today. But we're not planning to stay there. We are looking for a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist who can help us develop a company-wide purchasing strategy and the systems we need to grow. This is a brand-new position, and that's important. We aren't looking for someone to step into a perfectly established procurement department and maintain the status quo. We need someone who can build it. This employee will also need to align with the values of Country Dairy where we strive for Integrity, Excellence , Gratefulness, Stewardship, Community, and Innovation. We strive to be honest and respectful in all of our dealings, care for our employees, our resources, and our community, and do so with gratefulness for all we've been given. Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist Country Dairy | Full-Time | Reports to Chief Executive Officer About the Position Country Dairy is a growing, family-owned dairy company that controls the process from our farm and cows through processing, packaging, distribution, and retail. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to help us build a stronger, smarter, and more efficient purchasing system across the company. This is a new position at Country Dairy and will have the opportunity to build the procurement function from the ground up. Today, purchasing is largely handled by individual managers within their departments. This position will bring those purchasing activities together and create a more coordinated company-wide approach. The person in this role will be both strategic and hands-on. We are looking for someone who can spend one day researching suppliers and negotiating pricing, another day working with a manager to determine what we actually need, and another day developing a system to improve how we purchase and manage inventory. The goal is not simply to buy things at a lower price. The goal is to develop a company-wide procurement strategy that improves cost, quality, availability, inventory, supplier relationships, and efficiency while giving our managers more time to focus on their own departments. This position will work across the farm, processing plant, maintenance, transportation, retail, food service, administration, and other areas of the company. Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement & Purchasing Develop and implement a company-wide procurement strategy that supports Country Dairy's continued growth. Review current purchasing practices across departments and identify opportunities to improve cost, efficiency, consistency, and accountability. Research products, materials, equipment, services, and suppliers to identify the best combination of price, quality, reliability, and service. Obtain and compare quotes and proposals from multiple suppliers. Negotiate pricing, terms, freight, payment terms, volume discounts, contracts, and other purchasing agreements. Identify opportunities to combine purchases across departments and take advantage of increased purchasing volume. Establish purchasing standards and preferred suppliers where appropriate. Develop a process for larger purchases and competitive bidding. Work with department managers to understand their needs while challenging existing purchasing practices when better options may exist. Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and new products or suppliers that may benefit the company. Look for opportunities to reduce the total cost of ownership, not simply the purchase price. Supp…

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