What is your role?
You will work in an ambitious, dynamic company, focused on producing high-quality animal feed. As the purchaser of grains and proteins (Corn & Soybean Meal), you will be responsible for the sourcing, purchasing strategy, market exploration, and negotiation side of the business. You will be the face of KKF on the grains and proteins. You will work with the global purchasing team in the Netherlands to make market analyses and present your findings on the market of commodities. You will report directly to the General Manager.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Sourcing animal feed raw materials
- Price and trend monitoring on (international) animal feed raw materials markets.
- Negotiating the best terms with suppliers
- Gaining market intel and making market analyses
- Building, maintaining, and expanding a network of partners.
- Developing a purchasing strategy determining the animal feed raw material needs of the company.
- Having Fundamental Analysis skills (evaluating the market value and analyzing the factors that could influence prices in the future).
As a purchaser, you work closely together with the purchase team and report directly to the General Manager of Koudijs and Kapo Feed. Our ideal candidate has:At least a bachelor’s degree in a related field.An affinity with the agricultural sector.Must have experience in trading grains, corn, soybeans meal, …etc.Relevant work experience. Strong digital skills.Highly developed empathic skills.Good command of MS Office applications.You can distinguish between main and side issues.You are used to working under pressure.You are full of initiative, and you focus on the result.Self-starter who feels comfortable working in a dynamic team environment.Having Fundamental Analysis skills (evaluating the market value and analyzing the factors that could influence prices in the future).