What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Land O'Lakes?
Job Description
The Procurement Specialist is the primary purchaser for ingredients, packaging, production supplies and non-stocked parts and equipment. They are in direct communication with external vendors as well as a key business partner to Corporate Sourcing. This role provides financial guidance at month-end as well as assistance in annual budget preparations.
Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Monday - Friday)
Compensation:$28.00 - $32.00/hr.
Education/Experience Required:
- High school diploma or GED required along with 2 years related experience required. Post-secondary education desired.
- Knowledge in utilizing ERP systems, specifically JDE or SAP.
- MS Office with intermediate skills in Excel.
Skills/Competencies Required:
- Must demonstrate a strong aptitude for numbers, be well organized, and be able to demonstrate proficient computer skills.
- Highly detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization - both verbally and written.
- Executes outstanding customer communication and relationship building techniques.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Salary : $28 - $32
