Senior Commodity Buyer
Company Description
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. The company's brands include PLANTERS, SKIPPY, SPAM, HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE, and more. Hormel Foods is recognized for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Commodity Buyer at Hormel Foods. The day-to-day tasks include supplier evaluation, supplier management, procurement, and supply chain management. The role is located in Austin, MN with the flexibility for some work from home.
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
- Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Management skills
- Purchasing and Procurement expertise
- Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management
- Experience in negotiations and contract management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Certifications in procurement or supply chain management are a plus
- 4+ years in Procurement or other Supply Chain capacity.
Company Description
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. The company's brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, and more. Hormel Foods is recognized for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Commodity Buyer at Hormel Foods. The day-to-day tasks include supplier evaluation, supplier management, procurement, and supply chain management. The role is located in Austin, MN with the flexibility for some work from home.
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
- Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Management skills
- Purchasing and Procurement expertise
- Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management
- Experience in negotiations and contract management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Certifications in procurement or supply chain management are a plus
- 4+ years in Procurement or other Supply Chain capacity.