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Seaboard Corporation

Purchasing Manager

Guymon, OK · On-site

The Purchasing Manager leads the day-to-day activities required to secure materials and ingredients ... More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants to ...

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Seaboard Foods

Purchasing Manager

Guymon, OK · On-site

The Purchasing Manager leads the day-to-day activities required to secure materials and ingredients ... More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants to ...

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UNITED COOPERATIVE

Assistant VP of Feed

Waupun, WI · On-site

Daily processing of PO purchase order sheets to insure location managers and accounts payable staff ... Provide daily grain retail price sheets for the feed division. * Provide prices for selected daily ...

Compass Group

PURCHASING MANAGER - REDMOND, WA

Redmond, WA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and ... Job Summary As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing, warehousing and ...

Eurest

PURCHASING MANAGER - REDMOND, WA

Redmond, WA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and ... Job Summary As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing, warehousing and ...

Compass Group

PURCHASING MANAGER - REDMOND, WA

Redmond, WA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and ... Job Summary As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing, warehousing and ...

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How much do feed purchasing manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for feed purchasing manager in the United States is $84,202.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a feed purchasing manager do?

A Feed Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing and buying animal feed ingredients for farms or feed manufacturing companies. They evaluate supplier options, negotiate contracts, monitor market trends, and ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of the feed purchased. Their role includes maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring that the feed supply aligns with production needs and regulatory standards. Effective feed purchasing managers help optimize costs and maintain a steady supply chain for animal nutrition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a feed purchasing manager?

To thrive as a Feed Purchasing Manager, you need strong negotiation skills, a background in supply chain or agribusiness, and experience with procurement processes, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with procurement software, inventory management systems, and commodity market analysis tools is typically required. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and relationship-building skills help you stand out in this position. These skills are crucial to secure quality feed at competitive prices, ensure consistent supply, and build partnerships with suppliers for organizational success.

What are some common challenges feed purchasing managers face when negotiating supplier contracts?

Feed Purchasing Managers often encounter challenges such as fluctuating commodity prices, ensuring consistent quality standards, and managing supplier relationships. Negotiating favorable contracts requires balancing cost-effectiveness with reliability and quality, as well as staying informed about market trends and regulatory changes. Additionally, Feed Purchasing Managers must frequently coordinate with nutritionists, production teams, and logistics personnel to ensure timely delivery and optimal feed formulations, making communication and adaptability crucial in this role.

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Assistant to the VP of Feed

Waupun, WI • On-site

United Cooperative
Retail • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in the purchasing of feed products and issuing and tracking purchase orders.

  • Track transportation, delivery of feed products, and monitor feed deliveries to farms and mill locations.

  • Prepare reports, communicate with customers, and support administrative tasks related to the Feed Division.

Job description

Position Summary:
Responsible for professional customer service, purchasing, coordination of transportation and administrative duties as it relates to the Feed Division. 50% of this role is purchasing and pricing of feed products. The other 50% of this role would be to assist the VP of the Feed Division.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the purchasing of feed products daily.
  • Assists in the tracking of transportation and delivery of products to our feed mill locations.
  • Assists in the tracking of feed deliveries that are direct to the farm deliveries.
  • Issuing and tracking of purchase order numbers for all Toll Mill purchases.
  • Sending out feed contracts to customers and tracking to insure proper signatures from customers.
  • Daily processing of PO purchase order sheets to insure location managers and accounts payable staff get information in a timely manner.
  • Assists in maintaining the files and records of customers as necessary.
  • Provide daily grain retail price sheets for the feed division.
  • Provide prices for selected daily bid situations and customer follow-up.
  • Prepare Power Point presentation material for supervisor.
  • Generate weekly and monthly reports such as ROI tracking, Net Controlled cow report, promotional sales reports, tracking of division goals verses actual performance, and monthly performance indicator reports.
  • Communicates with customers and relays pertinent information to the appropriate personnel.
  • Provide bi-weekly feed prices to outside feed consultants.
  • Provide monthly reports to outside feed consultants.
  • Monthly sales performance summary for Feed Sales Specialists.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Customer Service
  • Take customer calls and refer callers to appropriate staff members.
  • Promote customer purchasing when contract opportunities arise.
  • Provide pricing on bid situations to customers and outside consultants.
  • Follow up on feed bid situations and ask for the orders (sales).
  • Email weekly feed market information sheets to customers and consultants.
  • Help monitor credit on direct ship customers.

Qualifications:
  • Previous feed experience is required.
  • 2-4 years of administrative experience is required (agricultural background is required).
  • Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office software and other personal computer software.
  • Must be proficient in Excel and Power Point software.
  • Must have good communication skills and be organized.
  • Must have high attention to detail and professionalism.
  • Must have good customer service skills along with the ability to sell.
  • Must have good negotiation skills with feed purchasing.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
  • Perform duties in a professional office setting.
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, and reach on occasion.

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