What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Buyer / Purchaser / Agriculture position at White Oak Mills Inc?
White Oak Mills, a regional feed manufacturer of swine, poultry and dairy feeds based in Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA, is seeking a Full-Time Grain Buyer / Purchaser. This is an ON-SITE position and candidate will be required to work in our Elizabethtown, PA office full-time during regular business hours; remote work is not available.
Key Responsibilities
· Source, negotiate, and purchase ingredients necessary for efficient feed mill operations.
· Manage inventory levels and coordinate purchases to maintain production schedules.
· Monitor market trends, commodity prices and supply availability and will have strong negotiating skills to negotiate pricing, contracts and delivery terms with suppliers.
· Build strong relationships with key suppliers, maintain accurate purchasing records, resolve supply issues and discrepancies promptly, and coordinate in-house bulk commodity haulers for timely ingredient deliveries.
· Work closely with production, quality assurance, accounting and sales teams to ensure accurate purchasing and inventory records.
· Review invoices, purchase orders and receiving documentation for accuracy.
· Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cost management initiatives.
· Ensure compliance with company policies, feed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field preferred. 2-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in feed, agriculture or manufacturing.
This role ensures cost-effective ingredient procurement while maintaining quality standards, inventory levels, and production schedules to meet feed manufacturing demands. Strong analytical, negotiating and problem-solving skills and knowledge of feed ingredients, commodities and agricultural markets is a plus. Proficiency in Excel required. Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment. Understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, GMPs), familiarity with logistics and transportation coordination, and budgeting experience preferred. In this role, you’ll play a vital role in supporting livestock and poultry producers by helping to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality feed products.
Candidate must be available to work full-time at our Elizabethtown, PA office.
- Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, long-term disability, life insurance, 7 paid holidays, PTO, vision /AFLAC insurance options. Please submit your resume and cover letter to jhampshire@whiteoakmills.com or apply online at whiteoakmills.com.