Grain Trader

Weekly Purchasing projects Establish and implement purchasing strategies based on market needs Establish, build, and maintain relationships with all key farmers, brokers and grain dealers/suppliers Negotiate pricing, contracts, quality expectations and shipping period Review and resolve any discrepancies with invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance or quality issues Provide projections to Leadership Team and key buyers to ensure product availability on a timely basis 5+ years leading in grain purchasing. Demonstrated supervisory experience spanning multiple provinces, sites and projects Experience and ability to develop key accounts and negotiate/communicate effectively with farmers Experienced with CP or CN Rail, CGC rules, EDC policies and CGC grading tables. Experience in Agricultural Commodities trading. Business financial management acumen (ability to understand the cost drivers for each commodity/process and identify solutions. Ability to understand position and inventory control Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Cloud, Microsoft Apps, KPI and ERP software required Amazing communications and relationship building skills along with the aptitude to influence, share valuable information and assist growers in making educated decisions