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Rockingham Cooperative, Inc.

Purchasing Manager- Commodities

Rockingham Cooperative, Inc., Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444

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Job Details Job Location : Corporate Office - Dayton, VA 22821

Position Type : Full Time

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for development and implementation of corporate strategies to achieve long-term growth and profitability in the Commodity Division. Responsible for integration of Supply Management, Marketing, and Communication functions to maximize effectiveness, support growth, and profitability. Assist in direct ship to the farm commodity feed sales and purchasing services for owner-members. Explore new strategic business opportunities, develop, and drive new innovations. This position reports to the Division Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Purchase goods that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization

Assist in purchasing grains, commodities, and feed ingredients

Manage retail products as assigned

Use Epicor, Merchant AG, and Brill Formulation programs.

Review vendor invoices for accuracy in pricing and terms, follow-up on discrepancies.

Handle feed pricing and maintain feed manufacturing support software

Establish, build, and maintain relationships with suppliers

Maintain retail support system, including cost, retail, and inventory reports

Negotiate product, freight, and activity-based costs; schedule logistics

Handle customer orders both retail and wholesale

Invoice processing and customer billing

Monitor competition pricing of like products

Assist in marketing and advertising

Source new product lines, strategic relationships, and business opportunities for sales growth

Determine process improvements between retail stores and mills to improve purchasing, the order process, communications, marketing, and product improvements.

Maintain and produce reports as assigned

Review vendor invoices for accuracy in pricing and terms, follow-up on discrepancies.

Use Epicor, Merchant AG, and Brill Formulation programs.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous Purchasing experience required

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience

Accredited Purchasing Practitioner or willing to obtain

Must be self-motivated and detail oriented

Must be a Team Player with excellent verbal and written communication skills with follow-up

Exceptional Customer Service

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

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