Director of Purchasing-Feed

Foster Farms
Fresno, CA
Category Finance
Job Description
Foster Farms is seeking a Director of Purchasing-Feed to lead the company’s category spend in feed nutrition ingredients, including soy meal and back-up for corn. The role involves comprehensive management of the feed ingredients category, including sourcing, contracting, ordering, logistics, trading, merchandising, and financial analysis. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Commodities and will focus on cost reduction, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Responsible for the comprehensive development of Commodity futures trading, rail and truck logistics Feed Ingredients strategies and sourcing management.
  • Investigate, assess value, and manage alternative sources and sustainability opportunities.
  • Manage a commodity risk management program effectively.
  • Develop financial forecasts, thorough market analysis, and market risk strategies.
  • Oversee the selection of suppliers and establish performance guarantees.
  • Support Commodities Senior Vice President in compliance and paperwork.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work in a large organization
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