Buyer - Purchase (Animal Nutrition)
Buyer - Purchase (Animal Nutrition)
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23-06-2025
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The Senior Procurement Buyer will be responsible for sourcing negotiating and procuring raw materials essential for the animal nutrition business. This role requires a strategic and hands-on procurement professional who can manage supplier relationships optimize costs and ensure timely delivery of quality materials to support production and business goals.
About ADM
At ADM we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste and a commitment to sustainability we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth depth insights facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food beverages health and wellness and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at .
The Senior Procurement Buyer will be responsible for sourcing negotiating and procuring raw materials essential for the animal nutrition business. This role requires a strategic and hands-on procurement professional who can manage supplier relationships optimize costs and ensure timely delivery of quality materials to support production and business goals.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials used in animal nutrition ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
- Source and qualify suppliers to build a reliable and cost-effective supplier base.
- Lead supplier negotiations on price terms quality and delivery to secure favorable agreements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production quality and supply chain to forecast raw material requirements and ensure inventory optimization.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality reduce costs and mitigate risks.
- Manage purchase requisition to purchase order processes ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Maintain procurement records contracts and supplier documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Conduct market intelligence and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply risks.
- Support sustainability initiatives by integrating responsible sourcing practices in procurement activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and company policies.
- Act as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to foster collaboration and transparency.
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Agriculture or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience preferably in raw materials sourcing for animal nutrition feed or related industries.
- Preferred experience in purchasing commodities such as soybean meal grain and grain derivatives and feed additives.
- Strong negotiation analytical and supplier management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint) for data analysis reporting and presentations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Experience working with ERP and procurement software systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
- Knowledge of import practice and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in English; additional local languages are a plus.
- Experience in the animal nutrition or feed manufacturing industry.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in procurement.
- Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze market trends and adapt sourcing strategies accordingly.
About ADM
At ADM we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste and a commitment to sustainability we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth depth insights facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food beverages health and wellness and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at .
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