Procurement Manager (Fargo, ND or Watertown, SD

The Purchasing Agent will report to the Vice President of Procurement. Primary job duties include working with the purchasing team with day-to-day leadership of the international buying desk, inventory management, position management and provide support to the team where needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Lead International Desk
• Work with sales and partner facilities to identify international partners.
• Research new international sourcing locations and partners
• When necessary, identify and procure customer samples for the sales team.
• Review all purchasing contract balances as needed and communicate instances of risk to VP of Procurement.
• Oversee entire inventory function of the purchasing department.
• Provide written reports/presentations to Supervisor and other HFI personnel as requested.
• Work with Logistics, HFI Facilities, Accounting, Sales, and Quality Personnel to ensure customer needs are met.
• Provide support to other purchasing and crop production team members when applicable.
• Coordinate efforts of assigned special projects.
• Be proficient with all HFI technology.
• Support the Procurement Team as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ag background preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Well organized with attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Team player with the ability to work well with others.