A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Overtime as needed)
Pay:
$24.00 - $27.00/hour Join our team as a Sr. Bulk Procurement Coordinator, where you'll play a key role in managing bulk cheese inventory, procurement activities, and warehouse coordination to support efficient plant operations. What You'll Do Maintain accurate records of bulk cheese inventory moving into and out of the Spencer facility and external cold storage warehouses. Verify load receipts and ensure inventory records accurately match warehouse and system data. Enter incoming load information into procurement tracking systems and spreadsheets. Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and purchase orders for the USDA Commodity Program. Coordinate weekly release activities from Melrose and track/report load information to state agencies and K-12 contacts. Partner with warehouse teams, suppliers, logistics, accounting, government agencies, and receiving personnel to resolve discrepancies related to inventory, weights, quantities, invoices, and quality concerns. Provide administrative support for Receiving, Procurement, and site leadership teams. Support process improvement initiatives and additional projects as assigned. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or GED. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred 1-2 years of experience in inventory, procurement, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or food production. Experience in a food manufacturing environment. Knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) and DSI warehouse inventory systems. What Makes You Successful Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Process improvement mindset. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and deliver high-quality work. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the
TIME 100
Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here.
