Alex Stivers
CN Procurement Manager
Athens
Summary
Dedicated CN Procurement Manager committed to helping companies maximize profitability by building efficient supply networks for uninterrupted service. Eager to work with vendors and negotiate supply contracts for long-term growth and mutual business support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CN Procurement Manager
GreenPoint AG, LLC
Decatur, AL
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Designed, developed, and implemented the inventory management, position/MTM reporting, risk policy, forecasting tools, and CN market guidance for entire GPA system.
- Profitably procured and positioned 1.7M tons annually in conjunction with demand and risk guidelines.
- Negotiated multiple complex supply contracts, warehouse contracts, and purchasing incentive contracts working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Built new and fostered pre-existing vendor relationship that mutually benefited both parties.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Strategic Account Manager- East Region
CHS, Inc.
Owensboro, KY
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Wholesale fertilizer account responsibilities for 5 key retail accounts in Eastern US with combined annual sales volumes of 980k tons in 2020.
- Continually exceeded tonnage and margin goals with assigned accounts.
- Responsibilities designing, negotiating, and executing supply contracts.
- Managing warehouse/tank agreements.
- Specialty product introduction into new markets- pop up fertilizers, nitrogen stabilizers, etc.
- Negotiate fertilizer pricing and terms with the largest cooperative retail accounts in the Eastern US.
- Collaborated with CHS energy and grain divisions to find synergies and opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12.2013
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills- both verbal and written
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Procurement Expertise
- Contract Negotiation
- Self-Motivated
- Strategic Planning and Coordination
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- SWFC Planning Committee 2021- Current
- Agribusiness Association of Kentucky Board of Director 2016-2020
- Agribusiness Council of Indiana 2014-2020
- ACI Emerging Professionals Graduate 2015
Hobbies
In my free time I enjoy golfing, running, hiking, being in/on the water and most importantly spending time with my wife Emily and my two boys, Bennett 4 and Logan 3.
Timeline
CN Procurement Manager
GreenPoint AG, LLC
03.2021 - 07.2022
Strategic Account Manager- East Region
CHS, Inc.
01.2014 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Kentucky University
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