Senior Buyer - Micro Ingredients
Listed on 2026-07-05
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Inventory Control & Analysis
Senior Buyer – Procurement (Selko US, BUNA, TNUS)
Join Our Purpose — Feeding the Future
Location:
Indianapolis, IN (Selko USA) or Highland, IL (Companion Animal)
Hours/Shift: Full Time / Permanent
Vacancy Type:
Replacement
Step into a high‑impact procurement role where your work directly supports our mission of Feeding the Future. As a Senior Buyer with Trouw Nutrition, a part of Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, you'll help ensure that sustainable, high‑quality feed reaches a growing world population.
Based in Indianapolis, IN or Highland, IL, you will Own our raw‑material sourcing strategy, securing cost‑effective, reliable, and high‑quality ingredients that keep our production and supply chain running at their best.
You'll Own supplier partnerships, Own category performance, and Own continuous improvement, collaborating with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Commercial, and Global Procurement to strengthen our sourcing capabilities across key ingredient categories.
Join us and help shape the future of procurement at Trouw Nutrition.
Own your direction. Own your development. Own your path.
What You'll DoIn this role, you will own end‑to‑end sourcing and supplier management to ensure reliable, cost‑effective supply that supports our production and business goals.
- Source and secure raw materials aligned with production, quality, and business needs
- Build and manage supplier relationships, leading negotiations across price, terms, and service
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and spend to drive cost savings and manage risk
- Partner cross‑functionally (Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Commercial) to ensure continuity of supply
- Translate forecast, demand, and plant requirements into clear sourcing and supplier actions
- Lead contract management, supplier onboarding, and maintain accurate procurement data
- Drive supplier performance, address issues proactively, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with global procurement teams while ensuring strong local execution at the plant level
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7 – 10 years of procurement or sourcing experience, ideally in companion animal, livestock, or aquaculture industries.
- Ideally knowledge of and experience with the relevant categories
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
- Effective negotiation and supplier‑relationship management skills.
- Strong communication abilities and comfort working cross‑functionally.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
As a Senior Buyer, you will operate as a senior strategic contributor within our procurement team. In this role, you will:
- Own category strategy and lead long‑term sourcing plans for key ingredient categories.
- Drive high‑value supplier negotiations to secure cost‑effective, reliable, and high‑quality supply.
- Lead procurement improvement initiatives that enhance processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and improve operational efficiency.
- Provide market insights that influence business decisions and support broader commercial and operational strategy.
- Act as a key partner across Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams, shaping decisions that impact production and supply continuity.
As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.
In addition, you'll receive:
- Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
- Disability and Life insurance
- 401k/IRA - Matching Programs
- Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
- Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance
We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you'll feel…
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