Senior Buyer Micro Ingredients
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Join Our Purpose Feeding the Future
Role: Senior Buyer Procurement (Selko US BUNA TNUS)
Location: Indianapolis IN (Selko USA) or Highland IL (Companion Animal)
Hours/Shift: Full Time / Permanent
Vacancy Type: Replacement
Why Join Us
Step into a highimpact procurement role where your work directly supports our mission of Feeding the Future. As a Senior Buyer with Trouw Nutrition a part of Nutreco a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed youll help ensure that sustainable highquality feed reaches a growing world population.
Based in Indianapolis IN or Highland IL you will Own our rawmaterial sourcing strategy securing costeffective reliable and highquality ingredients that keep our production and supply chain running at their best.
Youll Own supplier partnerships Own category performance and Own continuous improvement collaborating with Supply Chain Operations Quality R&D Commercial and Global Procurement to strengthen our sourcing capabilities across key ingredient categories.
Join us and help shape the future of procurement at Trouw Nutrition.
Own your direction. Own your development. Own your path.
What Youll Do
In this role you will own endtoend sourcing and supplier management to ensure reliable costeffective supply that supports our production and business goals.
- Source and secure raw materials aligned with production quality and business needs
- Build and manage supplier relationships leading negotiations across price terms and service
- Monitor market trends supplier performance and spend to drive cost savings and manage risk
- Partner crossfunctionally (Supply Chain Operations Quality R&D Commercial) to ensure continuity of supply
- Translate forecast demand and plant requirements into clear sourcing and supplier actions
- Lead contract management supplier onboarding and maintain accurate procurement data
- Drive supplier performance address issues proactively and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with global procurement teams while ensuring strong local execution at the plant level
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in supply chain Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7 10 years of procurement or sourcing experience ideally in companion animal livestock or aquaculture industries.
- Ideally knowledge of and experience with the relevant categories
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
- Effective negotiation and supplierrelationship management skills.
- Strong communication abilities and comfort working crossfunctionally.
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment with multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
What Youll Own
As a Senior Buyer you will operate as a senior strategic contributor within our procurement this role you will:
- Own category strategy and lead longterm sourcing plans for key ingredient categories.
- Drive highvalue supplier negotiations to secure costeffective reliable and highquality supply.
- Lead procurement improvement initiatives that enhance processes strengthen supplier partnerships and improve operational efficiency.
- Provide market insights that influence business decisions and support broader commercial and operational strategy.
- Act as a key partner across Supply Chain Operations Quality R&D and Commercial teams shaping decisions that impact production and supply continuity.
Whatyoullreceive
As part of Nutrecoyoullbe a member of the SHV family a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us andyoullgain access to a wide network ofexpertiseand global career the backing of one of the worlds largest privately owned businesses known for its stability and long-term focus.
In additionyoullreceive
- Competitive health benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
- Disability and Life insurance
- 401k/IRA - Matching Programs
- Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then40 hoursPTO and 2 Floating days
- Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance
How and why to find out more
We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Whereyoullfeel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So ifyoureinterested in joining us get ready to Own your progress yourpotentialand your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.#Ownit
Please note that candidates applying to US job openings must be authorised to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Additional Information
AI Screening: Nutreco does not use AI or automated tools to screen or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and where applicable physical and/or drug screening.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility: Nutreco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Pay Transparency: Compensation is based on skills experience education and internal equity.
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Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality innovation and sustainability are guiding principles embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race color religious creed sex national origin citizenship status age physical or mental disability sexual orientation marital parental military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Our purpose Feeding the Future Nutreco is a leading animal nutrition company offering solutions that go beyond nutrition – we provide best-in-class advice and technology to help our customers produce more feed in a sustainable way to feed the growing population.