Top Purchasing Executive leads procurement and purchasing operations and develops strategic plans to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Top Purchasing Executive fosters collaboration with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Top Purchasing Executive incorporates auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Purchasing Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Purchasing Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – AgPlus Cooperative, Marshall, MN
The AgPlus board of directors of is seeking a CEO to replace their retiring leader after five years of outstanding service as CEO of this organization. AgPlus is a member-owned cooperative that provides over $100 million in Agronomy and energy-related products and services to farmers in southwestern Minnesota via their Agronomy, Energy, Convenience store, and automotive repair operations throughout that region.
Candidates considered for this position must possess leadership success in a multi-division or multi-location organization, with preference given to those with experience in the retail cooperative system. The cooperatives that formed the AgPlus organization have deep roots in the region and have served patrons for nearly 100 years. Therefore, candidates must understand and appreciate the Cooperative business model and the opportunities it brings to its members.
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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the CEO job.