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Success in this role will be demonstrated by developing and implementing procurement strategies to minimize costs and drive profit margins. In the buyer role, you will be responsible for awarding purchasing contracts under agreed terms and conditions based on product quality and budget requirements.

We are seeking a Buyer to join our team. In the buyer role, you will be responsible for awarding purchasing contracts under agreed terms and conditions based on product quality and budget requirements. You will be working with sales and logistic personnel to determine and ensure alignment with the overall needs of the team. Success in this role will be demonstrated by developing and implementing procurement strategies to minimize costs and drive profit margins. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Evaluates procurement data and monitors key purchasing metrics</li><li>Schedules purchase orders strategically to ensure continuity of supplies</li><li>Resolves discrepancies and issues in invoices and purchase orders</li><li>Conducts periodic supplier visits to assess their service</li><li>Nourishes lasting relationships with key vendors and partners</li><li>Champions process improvement initiatives</li></ul>Job requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience</li><li>Proficient in datasheets and blueprints</li><li>Experience in financial planning and cost-benefit analysis</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, SQL, Access, and other similar applications</li><li>Outstanding verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent decision-making and negotiating skills</li><li>Detail-oriented and solid organizational skills</li></ul> Benefits & Compensation: • Competitive salary based on experience. • Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. • 401(k) retirement plan with company match. • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. • Opportunities for growth and development within the company.

CMS Cepcor Americas LLC

Buyer

Billing

Blueprints

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Cost Benefit Analysis

Datasheets

Detail Oriented

Financial Planning

Metrics

Microsoft Access Database

Microsoft Office

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Procurement Strategy

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

SQL (Structured Query Language)

Sales

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Writing Skills

Talent Acquisition

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The successful candidate will manage all sales within Illinois, building relationships with ag retail head offices, retail locations and distribution partners driving sales growth. Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on.

Your Job Koch Agronomic Services is seeking a motivated and self-driven Territory Business Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will manage all sales within Illinois, building relationships with ag retail head offices, retail locations and distribution partners driving sales growth.Our Team This role is based remotely inside the territory that is being supported. The candidate must reside within Illinois. The role includes significant day travel, up to 75%, and overnight stays. A company truck will be provided. The Territory Business Manager reports to the Sales Manager.What You Will Do <ul><li> Lead the business and profitable growth in the region </li><li> Develop, own and manage relationships with key customers and targets </li><li> Create sales strategies, prioritization plan and forecasting </li><li> Partner with marketing and product line to generate tools and ideas for product development and portfolio expansion </li><li> Present and educate to audiences such as: General Managers, Senior Buyers, Dealers, Wholesalers, Distribution reps and Retail sales staff </li><li> Partner with already established key accounts and maximize profitable growth in the region </li><li> Develop a point of view on effective sales strategies and tactics for the territory; motivate position resulting in value creation </li></ul>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) <ul><li> Experience in the crop, fertilizer, chemical, seed treatment, seed enhancement or Ag business </li><li> Field based value-added agriculture sales or marketing experience </li></ul>What Will Put You Ahead <ul><li> Knowledgeable and skilled professional with a history of success in value-added agriculture sales/marketing </li></ul>This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .Who We Are As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth. Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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Koch Agronomic Services

Territory Business Manager - Illinois

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Confirm orders with vendors and update purchase orders as needed so information can flow appropriately to Finance and Warehouse departments for receiving, accounts payable, and to facilitate improved planning. Collaborate with Product Introduction Manager, Materials Manager, and Shift Managers to communicate and ensure accurate packaging use for new product launches and packaging updates.

Position Summary:
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for entering purchase orders for all raw materials, packaging, and non-stock items for the facility. This includes responsibility for inventory control of all production packaging for the Toluca Plant.  Essential functions include Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) for all packaging, purchasing packaging according to Ajinomoto guidelines, and providing all required packaging to Production.  Strong collaboration with Operations, the Production Scheduler, and the Raw Materials Buyer will be critical to meeting business goals. 

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="color:black">Manage procurement of labels, film, packaging, and shipping materials to meet company production and distribution needs.</li><li style="color:black">Collaborate with the Production Scheduler and Raw Materials Buyer to align the purchasing of required packaging with the production schedule and availability of raw materials.</li><li style="color:black">Collaborate with the Raw Materials Buyer to enter needed raw material purchase orders and follow up when necessary.</li></ul><ul><li>Review the Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) versus current inventories and submit purchase orders and releases.</li><li>Release all packaging pre-stage labels and distribute packing reports to meet production demands.</li><li>Create and provide monthly inventories of aged or slow moving material to the Materials Manager.</li><li>Review all packaging items on discontinued finished goods items and notify affected departments.</li><li>Manage label inventory moves to and from PRD daily.</li><li>Review inventory locations daily and ensure proper rotation of materials.</li><li>Use JDE to enter and maintain purchase orders to ensure items, amounts and delivery dates are accurate.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Introduction Manager, Materials Manager, and Shift Managers to communicate and ensure accurate packaging use for new product launches and packaging updates.</li></ul><ul><li style="color:black">Monitor and make suggestions to improve packaging vendor performance.</li><li style="color:black">Confirm price, quantity and schedule delivery date with vendor, warehouse and carriers for every order.</li><li style="color:black">Confirm orders with vendors and update purchase orders as needed so information can flow appropriately to Finance and Warehouse departments for receiving, accounts payable, and to facilitate improved planning.</li><li style="color:black">Analyze upcoming orders to minimize freight costs by consolidating orders and maximizing order cycles.</li><li style="color:black">Follow-up and confirm daily and long lead delivery schedules with vendor/suppliers and carriers to ensure that deliveries occur to meet production schedules.</li><li style="color:black">Reconcile invoicing errors and provide back-up documentation for inventory movement to accounts payable within invoice terms and for month-end closing.</li><li style="color:black">Drive and support Continuous Improvement focus by helping identify and eliminating waste, making packaging pricing recommendations, and solving packaging issues.</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul>

Position Qualifications:
 <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>High school diploma and 3-5 years in production or purchasing experience in a USDA food manufacturing facility preferred.  Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study strongly preferred. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and activities with a high attention to detail. </li></ul><ul><li>High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to apply common sense understanding to problems involving several variables in standardized and unstandardized situations</li><li>Strong computer skills including JDE, Microsoft Outlook and Office, specifically Microsoft Excel</li></ul>

Ajinomoto Foods North America

Purchasing Coordinator

Accounting Close

Accounts Payable

Analysis Skills

Cargo/Freight

Computer Skills

Continuous Improvement

Documentation

Film

Finance

Food Production

High School Diploma

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Levels

Inventory Management

Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments)

Material Moving

Materials Management

Materials Planning

Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Multitasking

Order Picking/Packing

Order Processing

Performance Management

Pricing

Procurement Management

Product Requirements Document (PRD)

Product/Service Launch

Production Control

Production Schedule

Shipping/Receiving

Time Management

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Planning

Warehousing

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