Agro sales procurement specialist

What you’ll do: Working closely with the Agro Department, the Agro Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading procurement activities across the Agro department, including inventory procurement, logistics coordination, pricing strategy, supplier management, margin optimization, and forecasting. This role works closely with Site Managers, Agronomists, vendors, and leadership to support operational success and strategic growth across Meadow Lake Co-op's trading area:

• Coordinate delivery and storage logistics with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, FCL, Team Members, and Team Leaders.
• Support all training initiatives as required.
• Support execution of customer experience strategies, marketing initiatives, and events.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies focused on quality, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage procurement logistics across the Agro department.
• Establish and maintain pricing strategies for seed, chemical, to support margin targets and sales consistency.
• Monitor and report on inventory, margins, and sales performance.
• Provide timely insights to Site Managers, Leadership, and Agronomists to support purchasing decisions.
• Source and purchase products and services in alignment with marketing strategies.
• Manage supplier selection, agreements, and reconciliation of market letters.
• Support forecasting and inventory planning with location managers.
• Prepare procurement reports and performance data for leadership review.
• Ensure consistent execution of programs and projects across locations, on time and within budget.
• Follow Meadow Lake Co-op's Health and Safety Program and promote a culture of safety.
• Provide exceptional service to Members and Guests in alignment with brand standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Why it matters: Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are: We are seeking a collaborative and motivated individual with strong business acumen and a passion for the agriculture industry. Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• You are knowledgeable in Agriculture. post-secondary education in Agriculture would be considered an asset.
• You have 5+ years of related experience, including 3+ years of leadership experience, would be considered an asset.
• Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and inventory planning.
• Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of agricultural products and the Co-operative Retailing System is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the trading area and occasionally out of province for conferences, seminars, and meetings.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• This is a Full-time position for 40 hours per week.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employee/employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.