Apr 23, 2021
Job Locations US-IL-Monmouth Your Opportunity The Area Hog Buyer procures livestock from existing suppliers, prepares schedules and deliveries for the plant, reports purchases, identifies new suppliers and cultivates relationships with current suppliers and key industry contacts. This position would cover the Iowa City Region. Core Responsibilities Purchases and schedules the targeted number of high quality market pigs for each designated facility using the pricing tools and parameters set by the procurement team. Understands and interprets markets for procuring hogs with suppliers. Utilizes technology to demonstrate where opportunities exist in improving their business. Maintains professional business relationships with suppliers. Provides feedback and information from data gathered through plant databases. Cultivates long-term business relationships with current and prospective suppliers. Meets with suppliers at their locations to understand their needs and...
Smith field foods
Monmouth, IL 61462, USA