Agriculture Buyer Jobs

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

Overview

Under general guidance of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer supports assigned categories by independently sourcing materials and/or services through day-to- day work activities or through assigned special projects. The Buyer must have a solid understanding and demonstrated ability to complete analysis of assigned categories by producing relevant metrics and generating SAP reports as well as the ability to make sound business decisions. The Buyer will work in a collaborative team environment and is responsible for maintaining positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.

Required Education & Experience

• At least 2 years of experience utilizing an ERP system (Buying, Researching, Reporting, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred
• 2-5 years of applicable Purchasing experience
• Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is preferred but not required

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
• Responsible for processing a high volume of requisitions from multiple sites under assigned categories
• Stays abreast of current marketplace trends in price, suppliers, and/or other conditions affecting business in assigned categories
• Releases orders in a timely fashion while closely adhering to established company guidelines
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Utilizes the company ERP system to run complex reports and perform analytics
• Ensures all agreements, purchases, and initiatives comply with established department policies and procedures
• Prepares and coordinates agreements for assigned commodities and/or services
• Independently negotiates contracts, price, and supplier agreements
• Evaluates, qualifies, and selects suppliers based on quality, service, cost and capability

Essential Abilities & Critical Skills

• Analytical Thinking (Advanced)
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook on an Advanced Level
• Supply Chain Management (Intermediate)
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to analyze complex information and perform root cause analysis
• Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives
• Business and Financial Acumen (Intermediate)
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
• Supplier Negotiations (Intermediate)
• Contracts (Intermediate)
• Supplier Relationship Management (Intermediate)
• Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchases of goods and services for the business
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Inventory Management (Intermediate)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards
• Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommend and implement CI strategies as assigned
• Project Management (Intermediate)
• Plant Maintenance (Novice)
• Continuous Improvement (Intermediate)
• Enterprise Resources Planning (Intermediate)
• Analysis and Reporting (Intermediate)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Working with Ambiguity- Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
• Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policies
• Acting strategically- Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization; recognizes and rewards people based on how their actions support the broader needs of the company.
• Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
• Customer Orientation – Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and support

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.