Commodity Buyer jobs in Iowa
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Commodity Manager
- Vermeer Corporation
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Pella, IA
FULL_TIME
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Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Job Summary
Work Shift
1 - First Shift
Are you the type of strategic thinker who would enjoy planning and executing Vermeer’s evolving commodity strategies? In this role you will develop supplier relationships, manage contractual obligations for Vermeer, negotiate for long-term advantage, and communicate within Vermeer and among its supplier base to assist internal customers and support their strategic needs. We’re looking for a wholistic thinker with a people-oriented outlook and advanced negotiation skills to negotiate the best total cost-benefit for the organization.
What You’ll Do- Lead cross functional teams to develop commodity strategies to achieve total cost improvements, lead time reductions, and overall supply rationalization. Manage year over year price improvements.
- Coordinate with purchasing and materials managers to align goals and mitigate any risk associated with the commodity. Enhance supplier relationships and review performance metrics to support production needs both short and long-term.
- Develop a clear understanding of the market forces and conditions that drive assigned commodities and set strategies to guide those forces effectively. Develop annual “cost down strategies” with key suppliers that support Vermeer’s goals.
- Lead internal management groups to support their long-term strategic need for a commodity.
- Administer supplier audits, site reviews, and any supply breakdowns due to not meeting expectations agreed upon by supplier.
- Utilize data analysis to support data-driven decisions across the organization.
- Accountable for regional strategy formation in partnership with engineering, Lifecycle, and regional procurement entities for make-to-print and off-the-shelf procured items.
- Develop and execute source selection tools that are primarily focused on price, supplier location, and supplier capability.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management or business with minimum four years of previous experience within supply chain/operations, of which experience must include two years procurement experience. Experience with strategic sourcing in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Knowledge of warehouse inventory management, engineering blueprints, contract law, purchase orders, blanket orders, marketing and sales data.
- Ability to work with others in difficult situations managing conflict and taking ownership for commodity projects.
- Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task to meet deadlines and customer’s expectations.
- Ability to work with suppliers in a professional manner and negotiate the best total cost benefit for the organization.
- Proficiency with ERP and data analytics software including Power BI, Power Apps, and SQL Developer.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Supply Chain Professional preferred.
- Significant travel is expected of this position.
ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
- 2 Days Ago
Commodity Manager
- OneTen
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- JOB DESCRIPTION As the most senior professional, acts with considerable latitude regarding the best course of action for the business for the assigned commoditie(s). Leads cross functional teams to de...
- 10 Days Ago
Commodity Operator
- Aventure Staffing & Professional Services
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Storm Lake, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionCommodity Operator | $24.50/hourMonday – Saturday or Sunday, 6:50am – 7:00pm (rotating schedule)ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A NEW AND REWARDING CAREER? A new growing soybean production compan...
- 16 Days Ago
Commodity operator
- Aventure Staffing
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Storm Lake, IA
FULL_TIME
- Monday Saturday or Sunday, 6 : 50am 7 : 00pm (rotating schedule) ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A NEW AND REWARDING CAREER? A new growing soybean production company located in Storm Lake, IA is looking for a C...
- 19 Days Ago
Commodity Broker
- Commstock Investments
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Royal, IA
FULL_TIME
- Commstock Investments is an independent, full-service agriculture risk management firm, specializing in commodity brokerage services, crop insurance and a well-known newsletter called, The Commstock R...
- 23 Days Ago
Commodity Handler
- Louis Dreyfus Company
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Grand Junction, IA
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionLouis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines...
- 30 Days Ago
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- Insight Global
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About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Commodity Buyer jobs
$54,593 to $74,917
Most Popular Cities in Iowa for Commodity Buyer Jobs
What does a Commodity Buyer do?
Commodity Buyer
Lead supplier development along with commodity strategy to have complete documents including but not limited to Ducommun NDA, Terms and Conditions, support commodity leaders in LTA preparation and negotiation.
May 18, 2023
Develop optimal number of suppliers across assigned commodity(s), including appropriate mix of local suppliers to achieve best plant service with flexibility and companywide strategy.
May 06, 2023
Acts as top commercial agent for with responsibility for all purchased material / service costs.
April 30, 2023
Drive & innovate supplier improvements and performance by identifying and implementing solutions to business problems, and cross-functional within assigned categories.
March 29, 2023
Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing processes to include supplier selection techniques, request for quote, negotiation and sourcing decision.
March 25, 2023
Monitor and forecast commodities markets trends and issues and determine potential risks, opportunities and actions for Ford to achieve supply continuity and best value.
March 17, 2023
Manage the data related to assigned materials, including budget and price variance forecasts, volume reconciliations and developing visibility to impact of change to all raw material requirements.
March 07, 2023
Works with Merchants to identify upcoming impacts to sales and ensure the corporation in areas related to product distribution, customer ads, weather events, store relocations, and new store openings.
February 25, 2023
Support development and implementation of plans with cross functional partners to meet annual goals which include supplier strategy, productivity/cost-reduction, lead-time reductions, consignment/Kanban implementation, PPV (Purchase Price Variance), inventory reduction, working capital improvement, supplier quality along with AOP (Annual Operating Plan) KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
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Commodity Buyer in Charlotte, MI
Communicate and apply quality and engineering concepts at a high level with both internal and external resources, as required.
March 19, 2023