Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is hiring for a Purchasing Agent to support our wholesale feed ingredient division at our Hills, Iowa location.

Who We Are
We’re more than just a family-owned business. We’re built on service, challenged to exceed expectations, and driven to serve our customers for success. Within our eight divisions, you’ll find a diverse offering of career opportunities for every interest and skillset. Our 300+ employees have extensive experience in agronomy services, manure handling equipment, feed ingredient distribution, transportation, logistics, precision & application equipment, wholesale hose and valve products, and grain handling equipment. We are an organization that is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees in their successes, dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement. As practices, equipment, and technology continue to advance and shift, we can guarantee our tradition of serving for success remains the same; just as it has since 1934.

About the Job

As the Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for sourcing and securing high-quality feed ingredients, nutritional additives and related materials to meet distribution needs. This position requires a strong understanding of vendor management, market trends, industry regulations and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develops, leads, and executes purchasing strategies
• Monitors market conditions and commodity pricing to inform purchasing decisions and mitigate risk
• Maintains relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and supply
• Coordinates with the dispatch and warehouse teams to manage inbound shipments
• Maintains accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance
• Ensures compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards
• Participates in strategic sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Analyzes inventory levels and forecasts demand to prevent shortages or overstock situations
• Supports sustainability and traceability initiatives related to sourcing
• Ability to back up other Purchasing Agents in their absence
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural field and/or two years of equivalent experience is required
• Proficiency with ERP systems for managing purchase orders, inventory and supplier data
• Ability to gather and analyze data, negotiate and network
• Possess resourcefulness in finding solutions to problems
• Strong leadership abilities
• Attend job related/industry professional development meetings
• Occasional travel may be required, as needed
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation

Benefits: We offer a wide range of employee benefits along with competitive compensation, opportunities for career development, and a dynamic work environment.

• Affordable healthcare coverage for you and your family, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer and Critical Illness coverage
• Casual dress, with company provided stipend for logo wear
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, including training and seminars for professional development
• 401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
• Bereavement Policy
• Employee Recognition Program, including peer nominated awards and company provided lunches
• Paid Time Off, including vacation & sick time, paid holidays, jury duty PTO, and paid time to volunteer in your community

Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today!

Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment.