Director, Procurement - Poultry

About the role

The Poultry Procurement Lead will lead and direct complex and multi-dimensional merchandising work focused on the Chicken and Turkey buy for Value Added Protein. In this role, you will drive the coordination of a supplier base and fulfill transactions, delivering commodities that meet production requirements and specifications in terms of timing, volume, quantity, and cost. You will develop a strategy and leverage an existing team to fulfill needs from multiple suppliers buying through multiple pricing mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Direct communication and interaction with business managers, supply chain, quality assurance, customer managers, and credit manager to ensure efficient execution while also becoming a subject matter expert in turkey and chicken markets.
• Develop short or long-term strategies for multiple commodities and markets.
• Oversee and review team’s risk positions to determine if low, medium, or high risk.
• Provide direction and oversight to ensure customer and supplier strategies are developed and executed properly.
• Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while providing leadership to the business as we grow our buy in the poultry category.
• Support the development of processes to view and manage market risk, including liaising with the risk management team, finance, and business teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of six years of related work experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three years of supervisory experience
  • Previous merchandising or procurement experience

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. Compensation varies depending on factors including location, certifications, education, and level of experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award based on company and personal performance.

Benefits

Cargill offers a comprehensive benefit program including medical and other benefits, dependent on the position offered and hours worked. For more details, visit Cargill's health and wellness page (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).