Grain Buyer
Summit Search Group
Saskatoon, SK
$27 an hour (estimated)
Full-time
Responsibilities :
- Grow existing business base and build relationships directly with farmers and develop new partnerships.
- Responsible for negotiating and buying grain and other special crops and continually increase market share.
- Establish and maintain customer relationships with farmers, brokers and toll processors.
- Keeps daily records on kinds grades of grain received, prices paid, amount purchased and amount in storage.
- Purchase correct grades of grains for domestic contracts and exports.
- Ensure timely delivery of products.
- Produce daily reports to management of all offers and bids.
- Send out weekly crop progress and harvest reports in addition to market trends.
Qualifications :
- Degree in Ag-Business or other formal training preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working within the grain industry.
- Proven track record building strong farmer and grain elevators relations.
- Proficiency with grain purchasing and contract management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player and able to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced, work environment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
- Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, Access.
- Ability to travel in Canada and abroad to visit farming operations and grain elevators.
Remuneration :
Our client offers a salary commensurate upon experience, bonus, extended health and dental benefits. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please reach out to at .
Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.
Mariah Beahen
Job ID
17692
City
Saskatoon, SK
Industry
Position
11 days ago