Job Description
Job Title:  Product Lead, P-K-S
Requisition ID:  31914
Location:  Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
| Loveland, CO, USA, 80538
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Director
Job Type:  Full Time

 

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

A key member of a fast paced and highly active Global Fertilizer Procurement team with responsibility for developing/maintaining supplier relationships, market/risk analysis, and creating a procurement strategy on all potash/phosphate purchases. The ability to understand and model supply and demand, market conditions, commodity pricing, and supplier intentions is very critical. The successful candidate will be a key leader and interaction between business operations is key. The leader will need to have skill set to work with our international team to drive synergies across business units.

 

What You'll Do:

 

  • Develop, lead, and execute procurement strategy with suppliers, divisions, and regional fertilizer managers
  • Maintain and develop productive business relationships with US and international fertilizer producers/distributors
  • Work close with international business units on leverage opportunities
  • Continue to drive and create new guiding principles and Master Product Sales agreements with all suppliers
  • Work hand in hand with our counterparts on the NPK team to drive home the One Nutrien strategy
  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes and financial risk, in order, to make purchasing recommendations
  • Execution of 4mm+ tons commodity purchases with division, suppliers, and regional fertilizer managers
  • Maintain database to understand supply/demand from domestic and international suppliers
  • Regular communication with internal general managers regarding market fundamentals, pricing, outlooks, and purchase recommendations
  • Negotiate and manage vendor performance programs
  • Attend and present fertilizer market outlook at regional sales meeting and budgets
  • Review weekly supply/demand forecast
  • Work with Operational Accounting to track program payments and allocate payments to the regions/divisions
  • Participate and be leader at industry conferences
  • Work with AP department to maximize cash flow and working capital reductions
  • Work with regional/divisional managers to identify new market opportunities

What You'll Bring:

 

  • BS in ag- business, business, or other relative degrees
  • Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant work experience
  • International fertilizer sourcing experience
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, financial, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multi-task
  • Interact professionally with both external and internal business partners
  • Travel requirements 15-25%

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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