Director of Cattle Procurement

Director of Cattle Procurement

The Director of Cattle Procurement will oversee and execute the strategy, coordination, and management of all cattle procurement activities for the feedlots and trade area in a manner that optimizes performance, enhances feedlot efficiency and profitability, supports the company’s mission and goals, and delivers outstanding partner service.

Responsibilities include directing relationships with procurement partners, overseeing recordkeeping integrity, managing space utilization and cattle placement, implementing risk management strategies, ensuring accurate and effective communication, and providing leadership to the procurement function. This position must always strive to represent the company in a positive and professional manner.

This position is located in Garden City, KS and requires on-site presence, it is not a remote role.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Oversee and strengthen commercial relationships to ensure maximum value for the company, providing direction on cattle procurement and marketing partnerships.
• Collaborate with feedlots and corporate teams to align cattle supply with operational capacity, ensuring consistent inventory to meet annual production goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, risk management frameworks, and contractual obligations.
• Guide pricing and bidding strategies based on market conditions, leveraging deep knowledge of local, regional, and macro cattle markets. Ensure clear communication of strategies to internal stakeholders and partners.
• Partner with the risk management team to align procurement strategies with risk mitigation objectives and margin protection goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the procurement department, including performance evaluations and professional development of team members.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the procurement function, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Maintain Consistent, high-level communication with executive leadership to support operational performance, including:
  • Projected cattle performance, quality expectations, and potential variance to financial targets.
  • Strategic allocation of cattle across feedlot operations
  • Inventory planning to meet operational goals and customer demand throughout the year
• Other duties as assigned

Competency

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills
• Excellent skills in problem solving and handling confrontation
• Ability to make oral and written presentations to all levels of management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to create a strong teamwork environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Microsoft Office

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and meet the qualifications listed above to be considered for the Director of Cattle Procurement job.

Job Id: 18031