Procurement Manager Position Available In Greene, Missouri

Procurement Manager LinkOne Ingredient Solutions – 3.8

Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$75.2K – $96.8K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Contract management Trading 5 years Procurement Bachelor’s degree HR sourcing Production planning Forecasting Manufacturing Senior level Communication skills

Negotiation Agribusiness Full Job Description Job Title:

Procurement Manager Location:

Springfield, MO (possibly open to remote) Reports to:

TBD Department:

Procurement Employment Type:

Full-Time Job Summary:

LinkOne is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and procurement of agricultural ingredients and co-products for use in our human and pet food businesses. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the consistent supply of high-quality raw materials and co-products at optimal cost, while managing supplier relationships, contracts, and procurement strategies in line with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing:

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for new and existing raw materials and co-products, ensuring competitive pricing, quality standards, and continuity of supply.

Supplier Management:

Identify, evaluate, manage and expand supplier and grower relationships and networks. Negotiate terms, build strong relationships, and monitor performance to ensure service levels, compliance, and innovation.

Market Intelligence:

Monitor global and regional markets, pricing trends, weather patterns, crop reports, and other external factors that may affect availability and pricing.

Contract Negotiation:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and cooperatives to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.

Quality Assurance:

Work closely with the quality and technical teams to ensure suppliers meet required food safety, traceability, and sustainability standards.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

Develop annual procurement budgets, track spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report variances.

Logistics and Planning:

Coordinate with sales, operations, and production planning teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and avoid supply disruptions.

Sustainability and Compliance:

Promote ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and adherence to all regulatory and food safety requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement of agricultural ingredients or co-products. Strong understanding of agricultural supply chains, seasonal availability, perishability, and global sourcing. Proven negotiation skills and experience in contract management. Excellent analytical, forecasting, and decision-making abilities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration. Experience working with growers, co-ops, and agricultural trading companies.

Desirable Experience:

Previous procurement experience in food or pet food manufacturing sectors. Knowledge of commodity trading, futures, and hedging strategies. Familiarity with sustainability certifications (e.g., Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance). #hc186284