Manager Organic & Specialty Milk Procurement

Manager, Organic & Specialty Milk Procurement

Why Byrne

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range – $88,000 - $116,500 per year
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program

Work Shift and Location

• 6750 Benedict Road W East Syracuse, NY 13057, 3156 Byrne Hollow Crossing Cortland, NY 13045 or 2394 US Rte 11 Lafayette, NY 13084
• Monday - Friday
• On-call rotation (shared coverage)

Job Overview

The Manager, Organic & Specialty Milk Procurement is responsible for day-to-day execution of organic and specialty milk procurement operations, including ordering, scheduling, documentation management, and invoice verification. This role partners closely with the procurement team to support supply continuity and provides backup coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ordering, buying, selling, and scheduling for organic and specialty milks. 
• Manage ordering, buying, selling and scheduling for select milk byproducts from internal and external sources. 
• Assist in overseeing milk quality.
• Manage organic milk forecasts. 
• Assist with hauling issues at the farm level.
• Organize and maintain organic certificates and required documentation.
• Assist Director of Dairy Programs at area organic meetings.
• Partner with operations and logistics, validating hauling and wait time invoices as needed. 
• Manage ordering, buying, selling and scheduling conventional milk for vacation coverage for AD of Milk Procurement.

Min. Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/scheduling/coordination with strong attention to detail in a fast-changing environment.
• Comfort working with documentation (certificates) and invoice verification.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with organic or specialty dairy supply chains and related documentation requirements.

Byrne

Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development.