Procurement

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and sustainability.
• Manage procurement of key commodities including amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance through KPIs.
• Ensure accurate supplier data within systems.
• Collaborate with operations and cross-functional teams to forecast material requirements.
• Analyze historical data and market trends to anticipate demand fluctuations.
• Develop procurement plans aligned with production schedules, lead times, and seasonality.
• Execute customer-specific sourcing strategies aligned with pricing and supply commitments.
• Monitor commodity markets, exchange rates, and supply trends to identify risks.
• Provide forecasting insights to support financial planning and currency positioning.
• Identify supply chain vulnerabilities and develop contingency plans.

Senior Procurement Specialist

Consultant

• Partner directly with beef producers across Saskatchewan and Alberta
• Help producers achieve operational and financial goals
• Provide nutritional expertise and develop customized feeding programs
• Support producers with practical, on-farm solutions
• Grow the business and strengthen market presence
• Participate in market development and strategy

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Senior Procurement Specialist

Beef Nutrition Consultant