What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milk Procurement Manager position at Byrne?
Milk Procurement Manager
Why Byrne
At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they're recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.
Pay and Benefits
- Salary Range – $88,000-$116,500 per year
- Competitive bonus programs
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
- Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
- Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
- Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program
Work Shift and Location
2394 US Rte 11 Lafayette, NY 13084
Monday - Friday
Job Overview
The Milk Procurement Manager plays a key role in Byrne's supply chain. This includes focusing on retaining current milk suppliers while sourcing new milk suppliers to support company growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and expand the farm supplier network by developing genuine relationships with local dairy farms, understanding their operational needs and challenges, and identifying new dairy farm sources.
- Actively maintain and grow relationships with existing milk suppliers through consistent engagement, regular communication, and demonstrated commitment to farmer success, serving as the trusted advisor and primary contact for our supplier base.
- Coordinate regular farm visits and maintain consistent communication with suppliers to understand production challenges and identify opportunities to support farm efficiency, animal welfare, and product quality improvements.
- Partner with forecasting, procurement, and scheduling teams to ensure milk supply meets manufacturing and sales needs.
- Partner with farm inspectors and regulatory officials to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, providing milk suppliers with resources and guidance to maintain and improve their operations.
- Serve as a backup to the farm inspectors.
- Maintain compliance with Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
- Maintain compliance with NYS Department of Agriculture & Milk Ordinance.
- Own and present department-relevant KPIs, focusing on value-added data.
- Other duties as assigned.
Min. Qualifications
- 3 years in managing business processes and programs.
- 3 years of demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, solve problems collaboratively, and prepare reports and data analysis for internal teams and stakeholders.
- Preferred experience with purchasing, demand planning, inventory management, or cost analysis; familiarity with regulatory compliance and quality standards in food, agriculture, or a related industry is a plus.
- Preferred experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, or supplier operations in any industry, with ability to track and report on operational metrics and performance data.
- Travel required.
Byrne
Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development.
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Salary : $88,000 - $116,500