Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Supply Chain Buying Point Manager- McRae, GA This is a full time, exempt position. The Buying Point Manager is primarily responsible for procuring, handling, and processing farmer stock for an individual location or facility at a profitable level. Promoting Golden Peanut’s services in your local community. Organizing, scheduling and handling farmer stock peanuts through the facility. Prepare budget and monitor profit and loss statements for your facility. Negotiate contracts and contract proposals between producers and GPC for the local facility. Minimize net weight and dollar value shrinkage. Maintain liaison with the Area Procurement Manager to stay ahead of managerial responsibilities and changes affecting producer sales and/or services. Monitor and improve all quality aspects of farmer stock including drying, cleaning, handling, storing and loading out to meet the needs of the final customer. Monitor Federal State Inspection Service to insure accurate grading of farmer stock at time of acquisition. Good communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing). Basic mechanical and electrical skills. Financial analysis, including profit and loss statements. Basic computer skills and office skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or 6 years proven experience in Ag processing or operations. Grading systems, including regrade and the Federal State grading system. How to procure, handle, dry, clean, and store farmer stock in order to maximize quality for GPC. Rules and regulations governing the procurement and sale of farmer stock peanuts. To know the contract for the crop year and its implications. Regulations of different agencies such as OSHA, PAC, EEOC, the Federal Inspection Service and CCC. How to operate the equipment at your facility. The relevance of farmer stock shrink and the dollar value loss. The basics about seed peanuts, peanut farming and handling equipment and related items. How to implement procurement and marketing strategies. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Paid time off including paid holidays. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.