Cattle Procurement Associate 2027

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Cattle Procurement Associate Position:

Associates will be trained in a number of areas to learn skills and gain knowledge vital to succeed in a procurement leadership role. After training the associate will be placed in a territory that will be theirs to this territory they will purchase grain fed cattle to be sent to one of Cargills harvest facilities. The Cattle Procurement Associate role enables the individual to become familiar with the workflow of the operations and to develop knowledge of meat processing production including food safety and overall production management.

As an Associate you will understand meat processing production including process flow yields variances USDA regulations and requirements accounting and information technologies. This position will also receive additional training in people leadership skills OSHA requirements ergonomics and safety training HACCP good manufacturing practices coaching and Human Resources practices. You will be exposed to all facets of the plant operations through an in-depth general orientation. The training is crafted to teach the various aspects of the business prior to placement in a role that aligns the candidate with business will be exposed to a number of fields that will give you the necessary tools to effectively schedule daily production maintain a live inventory and purchase grain fed cattle from various producers.

• Timely communication to producers and fellow employees involved with trading transporting harvesting and payment of cattle
• Maintain relationships with producers in the associates territory
• Accurately evaluate quality of cattle and enter estimates into procurement system
• Collect key industry certifications and documentation from producers and verify producer information is accurately represented in the procurement system

The expected salary for this position is $66000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.

No matter who you are or where you are weve designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of whats needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrows have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health financial and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed. Learn more and explore Cargills comprehensive and competitive benefits program at: Your Benefits Cargill

*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

At Cargill you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and more at: Diversity Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. Cargill

• Wichita KSfor the initial location; will be assigned a territory anywhere in the U.S. as hires progress in the role
• Plant and office setting
• Travel approximately 25% of the time
• This role involves physical activity in agricultural food and feed processing environments which generally requires a moderate amount of exertion on a fairly regular basis involving bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces occasional lifting of objects weighing over 50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. The work may also involve other exertions conditions or exposures (i.e. heat cold dust etc.).

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with a Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Agriculture Business Economics Finance or related degree with graduation dates between December 2026 and August 2027
• Willing and able to relocateanywhere in the U.S. for assigned territory
• Basic understanding of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and live cattle trading activities
• Strong negotiation skills
• A desire and willingness to work around and with livestock producers
• Demonstrated strong conflict resolutions skills
• Ability to hand multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to contribute both as part of a team and individually
• Strong communication skills written and oral

• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher based off a 4.0 scale
• Proficient in both English and Spanish