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Job title: Senior Procurement Specialist

Company: Kemin Industries

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Location: Verona, MO

Senior Procurement Specialist Job Details:

Overview

Kemin is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to be part of the global procurement team and responsible for purchasing activities supporting Kemin’s production operations in Verona, Missouri. This involves optimizing inventory levels, ensuring goods are on-time and complete, procuring ingredient and packaging materials, and developing relationships with suppliers. This position works closely with production scheduling and the North America procurement team to drive strategic initiatives such as cost savings, continuous improvement, and vendor relationship management.

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers around the world.

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays.
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor’s Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher’s awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours.

Responsibilities

• Directly involved in negotiating pricing with suppliers. Identifying new suppliers to management and leads supplier approval process.
• Responsible for purchasing raw materials and other expense items, ensuring arrival on time and best cost.
• Identifying and recommending cost improvement areas,
• Analyze raw material demands and production plan to assure the supply smoothly and stock properly.
• Assist with training of purchasing employees
• Cooperation with R&D to deal with quality of raw materials and evaluation from suppliers.
• Works closely with accounts payable on invoicing discrepancies.
• Review purchase requests against Kemin’s purchasing policy
• Develops and revises purchasing SOPs.

• Leads work associated with supplier audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of related experience of related experience; or Associates Degree with 5+ years of related experience; or High School Diploma with 7+ years related experience.

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated use of negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a team environment.
• Understanding of inventory control systems, computer systems, as well as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong decision making abilities
• Understanding of material safety requirements
• Forklift experience
• ISO and GMP experience helpful

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodation will be considered.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

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