Sr. Buyer, Agriculture

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com.

 

 

OVERVIEW

Under the general guidance of the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyer owns and executes purchasing strategies for agricultural materials, equipment, and services across multiple farm locations. This role drives data‑driven procurement decisions by leveraging ERP and supplier management tools to analyze spend, monitor market conditions, and report on purchasing performance and KPI’s.

The Senior Buyer applies strong analytical thinking, financial modeling, and market analysis to understand financial markets that influence commodity and category pricing, risk, and total cost of ownership. This role drives competitive sourcing and negotiations with end‑to‑end accountability for preparing, negotiating, executing, and managing contracts and agreements to meet operational, financial, and cost objectives. The position requires sound business judgment in ambiguous and time‑sensitive situations, along with strong project management and organizational skills. The Senior Buyer is accountable for identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable cost savings, process efficiencies, and enhance supplier performance. Serving as a strategic business partner, the Senior Buyer collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support business objectives and maintain strong relationships. The role may include direct reports. Travel up to 5% may be required based on business needs.

 

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution; Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive purchasing experience; agricultural or industrial experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience utilizing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supplier management tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba) 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working across a multi-site enterprise
• Experience with SAP and/or Ariba Platforms
• Experience sourcing agricultural materials, services, and/or capital equipment
• Contract negotiation and contract management experience
• Verbal and written fluency in English & Spanish preferred

 

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and financial evaluation skills
• Ability to independently negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and supplier agreements
• Comprehensive understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost drivers
• Ability to anticipate issues, assess risk, and apply sound judgment to develop effective solutions
• Strong influencing and communication skills across operational, technical, and leadership audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, quality, and deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity with ability to identify areas for continuous improvement; recommending and implementing strategies as assigned
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage high‑spend procurement categories across multiple agricultural operations
• Lead development and execution of category strategies informed by supply, dem