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Koch Agronomic Services is seeking a skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team . The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of buyers, overseeing procurement operations, developing and maintaining strategic sourcing strategies, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of goods . The Procurement Manager will play a critical role in managing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement processes, and supporting the overall business objectives . The ideal candidate will be an approachable leader, a skilled negotiator, and a strategic thinker committed to driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative culture.

Our Team

KAS Procurement team supports the business by procuring, staging and managing inventory positions of all raw materials, product packaging, and equipment. This role will be in the Wichita, Kansas headquarters and is a key strategic leader in the organization.

What You Will Do

Supervisor Role:

• Be an approachable and available leader, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, providing timely support, feedback, and resources.
• Serve as a coach and cultural mentor for direct reports and others within KAS.
• Facilitate communication between team capabilities and the broader KAS organization.

Procurement Manager Role:

• Manage the procurement, staging and inventory positions of all raw materials, product packaging, and equipment at optimal quality and price.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for raw material accounts, particularly internationally sourced materials, and provide guidance to direct reports on supplier relationship management.
• Utilize your strong negotiation skills to secure favorable supply agreements for KAS.
• Liaise efficiently between tollers, suppliers, and KAS research and development teams.
• Communicate potential and real-time issues to management promptly.
• Solicit regular feedback from manufacturing partners regarding the usability and quality of the raw material portfolio.
• Manage the raw material EU REACH registration process.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in a procurement role, including strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and contract management.
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time, including international travel.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Previous supervisory experience

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth. Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu ).