Mgr, Procurement - Sunrise FS - Urbana, IL

SALARY RANGE: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 

Sunrise FS is headquartered in Virginia, Illinois, with branches in Cass, Champaign, Clark, Douglas, Edgar, Mason and Vermillion counties. Sunrise FS has about 200 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 14,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, grain, tires, irrigation, and retail. Sunrise FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Purpose & Summary Statement

Responsible for managing and facilitating the ordering, delivery, and inventory levels of products to meet customer and overall business objectives. Supports management and sales employees by providing analysis related to inventory, logistics, and product movement. This role also calls on large direct ship and wholesale accounts to support sales initiatives, strengthen relationships, and ensure procurement activities align with customer demand.

Essential Job Functions

Product Logistics & Inventory Management

• Manage product logistics, inventories, and distribution to intended facilities.
• Coordinate with department managers to maintain profitable inventory levels at warehouse locations.
• Monitor product inventory, demand, usage, and transfers; make recommendations for process improvements that support division initiatives and reduce costs.
• Minimize inventory levels in accordance with seasonal demand patterns.

Procurement Systems, Ordering & Forecasting

• Implement and maintain automated records of orders and shipments for fertilizers and crop protection products.
• Provide forecasting and trend analysis to support future inventory needs and purchasing decisions.
• Communicate with transportation vendors to obtain product information and make recommendations based on cost, availability, and scheduling needs.
• Provide updated inventory position reports regularly.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work with management teams across business locations to evaluate product needs and inventory levels.
• Ensure products are transferred appropriately and in a timely manner to meet customer demand.
• Support management and sales teams by providing timely analysis related to inventory, logistics, and product flow.

Direct Ship & Wholesale Account Support

• Call on large direct ship and wholesale accounts to understand product needs, strengthen relationships, and support sales and supply chain alignment.
• Provide product availability updates, logistics coordination, and inventory insights to key accounts.
• Collaborate with sales teams to ensure procurement strategies support customer expectations and business growth.

Other Job Functions

• Support and contribute to total company goals and objectives through collaborative efforts.
• Drive to company sites or supplier locations as needed.
• Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, as well as Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, or marketing, or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of related work experience demonstrating knowledge of product procurement, logistics, and distribution.
• Demonstrated abilities in business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to travel independently as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Prefer knowledge of GROWMARK agronomy products and services.
• Willingness to participate in required training, including education on GROWMARK policies and procedures and other job related training. 

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

At Sunrise FS, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.