Description Position at JBS USA
Hog Procurement Manager
Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Hog Procurement Manager for JBS USA based in our Perry, Iowa location. The person in this position will focus on procuring sows. This person will lead livestock procurement and contracts, manage the on-site team, coordinate supply and scheduling, build supplier relationships, and drive performance through market awareness, collaboration, and KPI management.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support livestock procurement activities, with primary responsibility for the majority of contracts and negotiations.
- Manage and lead the on-site livestock team.
- Procure live animals (sows) for the Perry, IA location and assist with related agreements and contracts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Support hog schedulers to ensure timely animal movement.
- Collaborate with suppliers on projections, animal welfare, risk management, and segregation/premium programs.
- Establish KPIs and monitor performance for direct reports.
- Stay current on industry trends and market conditions.
- Attend industry meetings and conferences as needed.
- Assist in the execution and management of contracts and agreements.
- Travel up to 20%, including multi-state travel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, including negotiating pricing and agreements within the industry.
- At least 5 years of people management/supervisory experience.
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related field preferred.
- 5-10 years of experience in the hog industry strongly preferred.
- Experience in the packing or foodservice industry preferred.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and leadership experience required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
- Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
- As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and six company observed holidays.
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
- Base salary range of $92,000-$112,000; and
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
The posted salary range represents the Company's good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly.
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.
