What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Sourcing Manager position at Actus Nutrition?
At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates. The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.
The Commodity Sourcing Manager role requires a diverse set of skills and is responsible for purchasing a wide array of non-correlated commodities. The primary function of this role is to ensure raw material purchases are right sized and competitively costed to the current market. You will be responsible for guiding the business’s strategic supply chain and advising sales on market dynamics to better inform pricing decisions. This role will work closely with operations, transportation, sales and risk management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage weekly purchasing of fats, oils, and fatty acids to support production needs
- Coordinate purchasing schedules and communicate with suppliers and internal teams
- Monitor market conditions to support optimal pricing decisions
- Manage weekly procurement of animal and vegetable protein for animal feed
- Source synthetic amino acids and specialty chemicals, ensuring cost, quality, and supply continuity
- Leverage market and supply chain insights to support risk management and sales teams
- Identify and help mitigate cost and supply risks related to ingredient markets
- Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement and operational efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent excel capabilities. Experience designing and leveraging excel modes to communicate financial information and streamline workflows.
- 2 years of prior purchasing experience required
- Experience importing commodities either directly or through strategic partnerships.
- Experience with bulk logistics - ships, rail, and trucks.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of Material Requirements Planning
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Oral and written with internal and external business partners
- Project management and multi-tasking ability
The starting annual base salary for this position is $80,000.00 USD and up based on experience. Applicable pay within the posted starting range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to education, skill set and depth of experience.
Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $80,000