CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management for rail transportation. This role focuses on driving cost-effective procurement outcomes through supplier strategy, performance management, and data-driven rate analysis using CHS freight procurement systems and tools.
The position requires strong experience in freight contracting, vendor negotiations, and maintaining accurate rate and supplier data to support enterprise-wide decision making.
Responsibilities
- Lead analysis, sourcing and negotiation activities with Class I and Shortline railroad agreements
- Develop and manage procurement strategies that improve cost competitiveness, service reliability, and supplier accountability across the rail network
- Utilize CHS freight procurement and rate management systems including Tratics to maintain accurate pricing, contract terms, and supplier performance data
- Conduct freight rate analysis, market benchmarking, and cost modeling to support contract negotiations and annual sourcing strategies
- Identify savings opportunities through competitive bidding, contract optimization, supplier consolidation, and rebate or incentive structures
- Partner with internal stakeholders across Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams to align procurement decisions with business needs
- Support development of standardized procurement policies, processes, and reporting tools to improve governance and compliance across rail spend
- Identify rate discrepancies that lead to invoice errors and correct root cause
- Maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring adherence to CHS safety expectations and operational standards
- Perform other procurement-related responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School diploma or GED
- 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Procurement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
- Experience supporting rail or freight transportation procurement at an enterprise level
- Advanced knowledge of freight rate structures, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
- Experience with PowerBI creation, JDE, SAP, Tratics, and Kaleris
- Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
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