Procurement Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at J.R. Simplot Company. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for ensuring the best possible position for Simplot Grower Solutions in the acquisition of Seed, Seed Care, Inoculant, and Crop Protection products.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Procurement Leads to manage and track distribution warehouse inventories, counts, and logistics of product to retail locations to maximize efficiencies of warehouse capacities and profitability.
• Monitor aging inventory by location and ensure timely delivery of products to meet customer demands.
• Enter new products into our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and maintain accurate records of inventory levels and product movements.
• Be a point of contact for suppliers and distributors to collect information and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Collect internal forecasts and communicate inventory forecast position reports to wholesale distributors and manufacturers.
• Work closely with the Procurement team to develop reporting systems to ensure proper tracking of shipments and supply contracts.
• Responsible for sales data reporting and validations to ensure accurate and timely payments to our distributors.
• Ensure current understanding of all products, load, and package sizes appropriate to Simplot Grower Solutions Markets.
• Work closely with the Market Office Coordinators, Office Administrators, and Finance & Accounting Team to ensure successful matching of purchase orders, purchase receipts, and invoicing within our ERP systems.
• Assist in logistics of custom seed treating – work with sales staff to ensure the most efficient use of custom seed treaters.

Industry Liaison

• Establish and maintain strong relationships and large industry network as directed by Crop Protection & Seed Manager.
• Communicate with designated representatives for manufacturers and distributors.
• Learn and upgrade knowledge of new products and product updates on CPP and Seed as required.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of key industry people and competitors.

SGS Team Member

• Be an active supporter and contributor to the communities we serve.
• Contribute to and maintain a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Keep and maintain confidentiality of all customers, staff, and suppliers and Simplot Grower Solutions business.
• Help with any special projects as required.
• Be familiar with and live the values that are defined by the Simplot Grower Solutions.
• Continually develop leadership and business skills.
• Approve, attend, and contribute to community activities when appropriate.
• Set, maintain, and live high ethical and moral standards.
• Pleasantly greet customers and suppliers.
• Fill in for all roles when needed with appropriate skills and talents.
• Support safety practices and initiatives as set by safety officer and ensure safe driving habits.
• Maintain and tidy up office and yard.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy for all staff, customers, suppliers, and community.

Expectations in addition to Roles and Responsibilities

• Retail locations are the primary profit centers for Simplot Grower Solutions. Build trust with locations on what they can expect for product delivery in season and off season and that moving product for the benefit of all customers will lead us towards our ideal culture.
• Become a Procurement contact for distribution and manufacturers to strengthen our partnerships to gain advantage over the competition.
• Align with Crop Protection & Seed Manager on evolving new culture.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Market Managers, Location Operations Managers, and location operations team members.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Requisition ID: 19417

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): SGS Office - Kindersley. Position has the possibility of being Remote within Simplot Grower Solutions Saskatchewan trade area.

Country: Canada

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.