What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cattle Buyer position at Cargill?
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Cattle Buyer role is responsible for procuring cattle around the Mitchell, SD area through a variety of purchase types: including spot market negotiations, basis contracts, and other Alliance type arrangements. In addition to this position the Merchant II will also be responsible for helping to schedule transportation for cattle and working with the plant to maintain relationship with producers and the Plant Harvest facility. In this role, you will buy cattle from producers and Feedyards located in the assigned territory. Key Accountabilities
Evaluate cattle for Spot market purchases, including negotiating contract cattle purchases, this includes analysis of all purchase type.
Enter routine data and run specialty reports from our contract management databases and systems.
Research and analyze various freight opportunities in the marketplace to maximize margin.
Work directly with customers, suppliers and business counterparts to meet their needs in solving routine problems and addressing complaints and concerns.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of two years of related work experience. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel).
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
Job Purpose and Impact
The Cattle Buyer role is responsible for procuring cattle around the Mitchell, SD area through a variety of purchase types: including spot market negotiations, basis contracts, and other Alliance type arrangements. In addition to this position the Merchant II will also be responsible for helping to schedule transportation for cattle and working with the plant to maintain relationship with producers and the Plant Harvest facility. In this role, you will buy cattle from producers and Feedyards located in the assigned territory. Key Accountabilities
Evaluate cattle for Spot market purchases, including negotiating contract cattle purchases, this includes analysis of all purchase type.
Enter routine data and run specialty reports from our contract management databases and systems.
Research and analyze various freight opportunities in the marketplace to maximize margin.
Work directly with customers, suppliers and business counterparts to meet their needs in solving routine problems and addressing complaints and concerns.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of two years of related work experience. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel).
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
Salary : $57,500 - $72,800
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