Senior buyer Jobs in Chicago, IL

COMMODITY BUYER / SENIOR COMMODITY BUYER - CORPORATE OFFICE - FLEXBILE LOCATION (AUSTIN OR WILLMAR, MN; CHICAGO, IL)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop & Implement the Cirtuo Strategy for procuring tree nuts and other agricultural crops
• Negotiate short-term, annual, and long-term supply agreements to align with AOP guidance.
• Continuously monitor markets for strategic forward buys and substitute raw material purchases to reduce total costs and support T&M goals.
• Manage one salaried direct report.
• Collaborate with BP&A, FP&A, sales, and marketing to provide forecast guidance for pricing and promotional decisions.
• Foster and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end global supply chains to minimize TCO for purchased raw material.
• Lead and support strategic internal and external meetings and presentations to customers.
• Manage DataServ to ensure payment of invoices and compliance with suppliers.
• Assist in vacation coverage and support other category managers.
• Optimize freight points within our network to minimize cost.
• Attend annual conferences (PTNPA, INC, etc…) in support of categories managed.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Level of position offered (Commodity Buyer or Senior Commodity Buyer) will be determined based on candidate's experience and skill set.

Required

Preferred

LOCATION :  Austin, MN or Willmar, MN / Chicago, IL

A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin or Willmar MN area will be offered, if required.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $91,740-$141,550 per year , and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

BENEFITS : Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community / technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : 10% of the time

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.