Feed Procurement Specialist

In the Lantmännen group, Agriculture is the heart and forms our core business. With agriculture as the foundation, we have built the broad business that the group consists of today. Lantmännen has a unique value chain where we take responsibility from farm to table every day. Now we are looking for someone who has a passion for raw material markets and wants to contribute to ensuring we have good food on our table every day. What you will do The Procurement Department's mission is to ensure long-term sustainable and commercially competitive procurement of raw materials with the right quality and volume. Operations are conducted on global, volatile markets and require close and continuous dialogue with suppliers. In the role as a procurement specialist, you will be responsible for a number of important raw materials within animal feed, such as grains, soybean meal, industrial by-products from flour and sugar manufacturing, and vitamins. Procurement takes place from suppliers around the world. You will build and maintain good relationships with suppliers, conduct dialogue regarding contracts, deliveries and quality, and contribute to market analysis and deal execution, under the guidance of more senior colleagues in the team. In close collaboration with logistics and production functions, you will contribute to robust and cost-effective supply to the company's facilities, with good planning of flows and delivery times. This is a role where you will grow into responsibility over time, with excellent opportunities for development within the procurement function. What you need to succeed and thrive You have: Relevant academic education, for example in economics, agronomy, logistics or equivalent Interest in raw material markets and supplier contact — previous experience in procurement or trading is a merit but not a requirement Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Good knowledge of Excel and strong analytical skills You are: Analytical, curious and confident in building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers and collaborating well within the organization Structured and accustomed to engaging with complex issues It is a merit to have a background in logistics and planning, for example flow planning, transport or inventory management We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You share our values; holistic perspective, openness and initiative – and our commitment to taking responsibility from farm to table. What we offer you As a procurement specialist, you will be offered a role close to the global markets for agricultural raw materials such as soybeans, corn and wheat, with emphasis on supplier relations, contracts and delivery planning. You will work together with experienced colleagues and build a broad network of suppliers, both local and international. The role will give you a solid foundation to build on within supplier collaboration, market analysis and logistics planning in a complex and international business environment. At Lantmännen, you will become part of something larger. We are a large global group that can therefore offer exciting opportunities throughout the value chain – from farm to table. We also have a strong focus on diversity and want everyone to feel included. Here you have the opportunity to work, grow and develop in many different areas. The position is full-time and is located at our headquarters in central Malmö. The position involves some travel both in Sweden and internationally. Does this sound interesting? We hope so! You apply for the position online, preferably as soon as possible but no later than 20/9. Selection is ongoing. The recruitment process includes both tests and interviews, with the first interviews being conducted via video meetings. As a final candidate, a background check will be conducted. If you have questions about the position, you are warmly welcome to contact the recruiting manager Marcus Sommerfeldt, Feed Procurement Manager, [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are warmly welcome to contact Perwin Altun, [email protected]. We look forward to your application! Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and northern Europe's leading player in agriculture, bioenergy and food. The company is owned by 17,000 Swedish farmers, has more than 10,000 employees, operations in about twenty countries and generates 60 billion SEK in annual revenue. With grains as the foundation, the resources of agricultural land are refined for viable agriculture. Some of Lantmännen's most well-known food brands are AXA, Kungsörnen, Scan, Korvbrödsbagarn, GoGreen, FINN CRISP and Bonjour. The company is founded on knowledge and values that have existed for generations among its owners. Through research, development and operations throughout the value chain, Lantmännen takes responsibility from farm to table. More about Lantmännen

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