Purchasing Intern

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Kalmbach Feeds Purchasing team requires a hard working and conscientious person, who has a strong desire to grow and learn. The successful contributing team member in this role will combine a positive attitude and strong attention to detail to learn as much as possible and make a meaningful contribution during their internship. As a member of the Kalmbach team, the successful candidate must be sensitive to customer needs, corporate goals, team member goodwill and company reputation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Improve and organize our ingredient labels, approved supplier forms and other quality documents
• Systematically evaluate and catalogue suppliers to create an approved supplier library Kalmbach can leverage to lower ingredient cost.
• Improve department execution by organizing all US and Global suppliers in a comprehensive list and map for better strategic discussions.
• Review and improve our ingredient bid processes by adding clarity and structure to the specifications request, price discovery and 10 price charts.
• Working with the Purchasing leadership team to improve efficiency and execution across various other projects within the department.

The Right Candidate:

• Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or other related field of study
• Reliable with strong work ethic and positive disposition
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Outstanding time management skills
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient in windows-based software programs

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at and

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.