Actus Nutrition · 10 hours ago
Director of Dairy Procurement
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expActus Nutrition is focused on creating high quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. The Director of Dairy Procurement will manage and optimize the procurement of primary fluid inputs, coordinate purchases, manage supplier relationships, and develop economic models to enhance plant profitability.
Dietary SupplementsFood and BeverageWholesale
Responsibilities
Actively co-manage the weekly procurement of 20-30 million pounds of milk and whey products. Manage existing suppliers, work with the production plants on capacity, and execute commodity contracts and spot market purchases
Manage sales of critical co-products (cream, whey/milk permeate streams) to maximize business value
Build and strengthen relationships with existing liquid suppliers across the ACTUS network. Develop a deep understanding of each vendor’s business strategy, strengths, and challenges to foster long-term partnerships that support mutual growth
Procure new long-term liquid suppliers by offering comprehensive pay packages that allow ACTUS to continue to strengthen its business and enhance its reputation as the Whey/Milk Processor of choice
Use Risk Management tools for milk/liquids and implement the policy that give ACTUS the ability to secure long term pricing with our customers while paying our vendors competitively
Develop a master data base of vendors so that ACTUS can monitor the status and history of all vendors
Create economic models that project future plant profitability based upon Plant Costs, input costs, production schedules and sales prices
Work with the plants and customer service on a weekly basis to create production schedules that maximize the profitability of the plants. To be able to do this, this person must understand the complexities and idiosyncrasies of each plant, its supply base and its customers. These schedules and the economic models that drive these must capture the complexities of the plants but also be easily communicated and understood
Communicate industry developments to the management team and actively contribute to long-term strategic planning
Monitor vendor quality metrics and assist with implementing improvement plans where necessary to ensure consistent standards
Understand and clearly communicate the mass balance across the ACTUS plant network. Identify opportunities to drive efficiencies by shifting suppliers and/or ingredients through the system to maximize profitability
Participate in a culture that drives Safety as the most important thing we do every day
Lead initiatives with our vendors to implement Capital projects within their facilities to grow our supplier base and add value to our supplier partners. These projects must be coordinated with our Finance group and the destined plant to which the input will go
Develop and maintain a sound working relationship with Sales and Marketing, Quality, Plant Management, Finance and Customer Service
Look for ways to work with IT to enhance efficiencies within the role and company using new or existing Technology
Join Industry Boards and Clubs to promote ACTUS and the Dairy Industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
7+ years of progressive experience in procurement roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position
3+ years of experience in liquid dairy operations
In depth knowledge of dairy economics, supply chain management, and procurement strategies within the food industry
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strategic decisions
Proven track record of negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement costs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate market trends and develop proactive procurement strategies
Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) company match program
Company
Actus Nutrition
Actus Nutrition is a manufacturer of protein, casein, and food ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
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