Field Representative

Field Representative

Glanbia – Southwest Cheese

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey  
Southwest Cheese is the world’s largest manufacturer of cheese/whey products and is located in Clovis, New Mexico.  It is a joint venture between Glanbia and The Greater Southwest Agency and provides ample opportunity for career growth and experience in a fast-paced, high-performing enterprise.

The Opportunity 

As the Field Representative you will be responsible for procurement of colostrum and buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans at the optimum cost/quality relationship.  This permanent position will report to the Colostrum Procurement Manager and duties include but are not limited to the following; 

• Develop, manage, and maintain farmer/dairy relationships to meet business continuity objectives.
• Coordinate farmer/dairy visit and evaluation programs.
• Identify and select source of premium colostrum.
• Manage contract negotiations and farm/dairy set-up for implementation.
• Prepare, maintain and communicate long term sourcing strategies to ensure colostrum availability per sales demand.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of raw materials received and adhere to farmer agreements and contracts.
• Consult with manufacturing and quality to investigate and resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Identify potential risks in areas of procurement and ensure they are managed to acceptable levels.
• Prepare and keep record of required Contract, Food Safety documentation.

   The Skills you will bring to the team

• Experience and strong knowledge of dairy farm operations.
• Valid driving license with a clean driving record and no moving violations.
• Strong negotiation, problem solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills; strong verbal communication and public relations skills are required
• Ability to work across functions and to effectively handle changing and/or conflicting priorities
• SAP knowledge
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to manage many details and deadlines while working with accuracy and precision
• Ability to work and communicate across value chain with diverse team members
• Work independently in a fast-paced and nimble team environment

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Clovis, NM. Further details will be provided by your recruiting team.

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.