Senior Purchasing Specialist

PIC, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Senior Purchasing Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain effective tactics to source quality products and services at competitive pricing. This position will build and enhance supplier relationships, leverage spending globally, drive and implement best practices, negotiate/uphold contractual agreements and vendor service levels.  The Senior Purchasing Specialist will develop product cost savings targets based on aggressive, forward-oriented goals and provide periodic reporting of performance against targets. This role will have a significant influence over the procurement activity of the business circa $100 million in scope per year.  

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a skilled negotiator and have proven abilities to cultivate client relationships. The successful candidate is also a strategic thinker who possesses a strong understanding of risk management, analytic skills, and time-management abilities. 

The position is located in our Hendersonville, TN office. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 

• Develop and execute the PIC sourcing strategy and goals, as well as communicate action plans to stakeholders. 

• Work closely with key personnel to implement effective sourcing strategies to ensure quality of product and services at optimal cost, lead time, and risk levels. 

• Collaborate with the legal department to best represent PIC on procurement negotiations and contract/agreement verbiage. 

• Leverage global spend, in defined areas, and drives the implementation of best practices, cost reduction and continuous improvements. 

• Develop, update and uphold the new vendor and sourcing policy to ensure consistency with the company requirements, standards, and practices.   

• Maintain and strengthen the vendor/supplier relationships and source new and/or alternate vendors/suppliers as needed. 

• Respond to purchasing gaps and use knowledge gained through industry, supplier, and market analysis to address disparities and discrepancies. 

• Develop and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to drive accountability and performance improvement. 

• Identify procurement risks (supply disruptions, single-source dependency, compliance issues) and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with relevant departments. 

• Lead structured supplier evaluations, audits, and business reviews to ensure alignment with company objectives, quality standards, and continuous improvement goals. 

Basic Qualifications (required): 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline. 
• Year of experience: 5 -8 years of buyer/procurement/purchasing experience, including negotiating supplier contracts and agreements. 
• Travel: domestic and international travel required. 
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous leadership experience. 

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.  

PIC, our swine division, currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.  
 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world. 

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.   

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.  

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.