Buyer-Sourcing Ingredients Specialist

Unlock Your Potential in Ingredient Sourcing

Nutreco, a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed and animal nutrition solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Buyer-Sourcing Ingredients to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing high-quality ingredients necessary to produce nutritious and safe companion animal premix, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and procure raw micro ingredients and additives required for the production of companion animal products, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery
• Identify, initiate, and coordinate procurement improvement projects to generate cost savings in direct spend categories while working with national and global ingredient teams
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts to optimize purchasing decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production, to identify ingredient requirements and specifications, ensuring alignment with product formulations and quality standards
• Gather and report local market trends, information, and supplier analysis across regions to identify opportunities
• Establish and manage regional key supplier relationships, establish new vendor relationships, and related purchase agreements
• Conduct market research and stay abreast of industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and regulatory changes affecting ingredient sourcing; incorporate findings into procurement strategies
• Evaluate supplier performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as quality, reliability, and delivery performance, and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Participate in Supply Chain Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing initiatives

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent. MBA a plus
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the companion animal, livestock, or aquaculture industries
• Position can be located in Highland, IL, US, St. Mary's, or Puslinch, ON, Canada
• Must be able to travel 5-10% between the US and Canada (B1/B2 visa not eligible)
• Highly knowledgeable of ingredient sourcing, procurement processes, and supply chain best practices
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to pet food and companion animal nutrition a plus
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools, PMP experience a plus
• Experience with M3-ERP or SAP software
• Experienced user of MS suite, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI
• A passionate commitment to Quality, Safety, and Ethical Sourcing practices

Why Join Us:

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition, and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

US-Hybrid work model, PTO, 401k, IRA, 10 paid holidays, medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, HSA, FSA, Paid Parental Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement

Canada-Hybrid work model, Retirement Pension Plan, 15 Vacation days, medical, vision, dental, disability, mental health, and life insurance, HSA, Maternal Top-Up, Tuition Reimbursement, and Annual bonus

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. We thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to 'Feed the Future.'

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Please note that candidates applying to the job opening must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.