Processing Agreement Specialist
Decatur, ILAbout Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
About the Role:
The Processing Agreement Specialist (PAS) manages customer processing agreements, invoice pricing, contract administration, and futures-related activities for assigned toll customers.
Serving as one of the primary customer contacts, this role ensures accurate pricing, SAP data management, audit compliance, and timely resolution of invoicing issues.
The PAS collaborates closely with Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and Commodities teams to deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence
Responsibilities: Processing Agreement Specialist
While following the guidelines provided in each agreement / contract, the Processing Agreement Specialist (PAS) will be responsible for:
- Coordination and communication with the customer as aligned in our tolling agreements
- Calculation of customer invoice pricing and accurate entry of pricing components within the SAP system
- Research and resolve invoice and respond to various data requests.
- Provide accurate and timely calculation of invoice prices to customers. As needed, create new price spreadsheets.
- Upload accurate and timely pricing components for each customer into the SAP system on a monthly or quarterly basis. Follow up with periodic review of invoices issued to verify data and resolve any issues.
- Create and maintain contracts within the SAP system for each customer. This includes the annual Master contract and subsequent child contracts.
- Create and maintain pricing reconciliations for customers that utilize. This includes calculating the financial value and submitting to internal business partners for required approvals, as well as maintaining all documentation for audit review. In addition, the PAS is responsible for financial settlement of the reconciliation with customer.
- Creation and distribution of the Corn Processing Agreement documents for accounts based on contracts and Commercial input. Gather and document audit-required approvals from multiple internal business partners.
- Actively track, manage, and resolve customer updates in SAP
Key Knowledge and Skills:
- Accuracy and timeliness of Invoice pricing
- Attention to detail and record keeping
- Keen eye on deadlines and regular reporting requirements
- Customer first mindset
Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Agricultural Economics, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered.
- Experience: Two or more years of experience in pricing, billing, contract administration, customer service, finance, commodity operations, or a related commercial support role preferred.
- Demonstrated experience performing detailed calculations, reconciling financial or pricing data, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records in an audit-controlled environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data validation, spreadsheet maintenance, and analysis; experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system strongly preferred.
- Ability to interpret and administer complex customer agreements, pricing provisions, and internal approval requirements with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple customer accounts, recurring deadlines, and issue resolution activities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with customers and cross-functional partners in Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Procurement, Product Line Management, and Commodities.
Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $52,959.20 - $66,199.00 + overtime
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
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