Feed Ingredient Procurement Manager

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Drive reliable supply and operational excellence across our feed network. As Feed Ingredient Procurement Manager, you’ll lead the procurement of high-value ingredients, ensuring accuracy, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted production while developing a high-performing team grounded in accountability and consistency. You’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, and Feed Mills to translate strategy into seamless, plant-level execution, breaking down silos and strengthening alignment from plan to delivery. Ideal for a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this role is key to delivering disciplined execution and ensuring continuity of supply across the network.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $116,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).  

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.  

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute the day-to-day procurement of feed ingredients in strict alignment with approved contracts, commercial direction from FIM, and live production demand.
• Translate commercial decisions, coverage levels, substitutions, reallocations into accurate purchase orders, confirmations, and execution instructions.
• Serve as the primary procurement execution contact for feed mills and live production teams, responding to short-term demand changes and constraints.
• Coordinate closely with FIM, Operations, Supply Chain, and Trade Execution to ensure accurate information flow and seamless handoffs.
• Manage and monitor inbound delivery execution (truck and rail), including timing, exceptions, reschedules, and service performance.
• Maintain working awareness of plant inventories, near term coverage, and pipeline positioning; proactively flag risks, gaps, or excesses.
• Identify execution level risks (supply disruption, quality issues, contract mismatches, logistics constraints) and escalate with fact-based options.
• Validate pricing, quantities, delivery windows, and specifications prior to execution to prevent errors, leakage, or service failures.
• Ensure all procurement activity is properly documented, confirmed, traceable, and audit ready in accordance with company controls.
• Contribute to execution process discipline, standardization, and continuous improvement across Agri Feed.
• Reinforce One Perdue ways of working by reducing silos between commercial strategy and operational reality.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support uninterrupted live production.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of feed ingredient procurement and execution, including macro minerals, amino acids, vitamins, trace minerals, and micro ingredients.
• Understanding of contract execution, confirmations, pricing mechanics, quality specifications, and supplier compliance.
• Experience coordinating supply for live production environments with tight service requirements.
• Working knowledge of inbound logistics (truck and rail), inventory positioning, and delivery scheduling.
• Strong cross functional communication and coordination skills.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and control discipline.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and procurement workflows.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 7+ years in feed ingredient procurement, supply execution, sourcing support, or related Agri Feed roles.
• Prior experience supporting high value, production critical inputs.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Office based role with frequent interaction across internal teams.
• Regular use of standard office equipment and procurement systems.
• Occasional travel to plants or suppliers as business needs require.

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Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.