Job Title: Ingredient Sourcing Manager
Location: Muscatine, Iowa
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Ingredient Sourcing Manager with a strong background in purchasing and an in-depth understanding of the marketplace and micro feed ingredients. Based in Muscatine, Iowa, this role is pivotal in developing and implementing trading and risk management strategies, fostering team growth, and establishing effective supplier relationships to ensure an uninterrupted supply of high-quality ingredients at competitive costs.
Educational Requirements:
- - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Experience and Qualifications:
- - A minimum of 10 years of experience in purchasing, particularly in the sourcing of micro feed ingredients such as vitamins and minerals.
- - Proficiency in understanding the market dynamics and aligning commodity decisions with the company's strategic goals.
- - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of operating independently in a fast-paced environment.
- - A positive attitude and the ability to work with urgency.
Travel Requirements:
- - Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30% of the time.