ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER - LIVE PORK

Responsibilities

• Cookout bulk ingredient logistics for feed mills
• Forecast ingredient demand and develop inventory plans to maintain stock availability
• Support inventory management for feed mill ingredients with seasonal demand and shelf-life considerations
• Aid the Procurement Manager in maintaining a centralized distribution center for micro ingredients
• Manage contracted hauler freight rates and fuel surcharges across designated lanes
• Submit and track freight payments and demurrage charges for accounting review
• Prepare and maintain cloud-based ingredient manuals to support FDA compliance and internal operating procedures
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, streamline operations, and improve inventory turns
• Partner with suppliers to ensure inventories are transported in a bio secure manner
• Aid the Procurement Manager in providing updated pricing to JBS Nutritionists for accurate diet formulation and decision-making
• Analyze bid results, support supplier award recommendations, and assist with contract management and compliance
• Maintain supplier relationships, support strategic partnerships, and evaluate supplier performance against expectations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• 2+ years of procurement or purchasing experience preferred
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability
• Comfortable negotiating with internal and external partners
• Situational awareness and emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally by phone and in group settings
• Advanced Excel experience preferred
• Knowledge of M-Tech Amino beneficial but not required

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $58,000-$70,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs